Have you ever experienced dizziness that makes the world around you feel like it’s spinning or floating? Perhaps you’ve had unsteadiness, difficulty maintaining your balance when changing positions, or even frequent falls. If so, you might be dealing with vestibular disorders, which can significantly impact your daily life. In this blog post, we’ll explore what vestibular disorders are and how vestibular therapy can be a game-changer in regaining stability and confidence.

Understanding Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular disorders involve disruptions or injuries to the inner ear, which plays a crucial role in our sense of balance and spatial orientation. When the vestibular system is affected, it can lead to sensations of imbalance and false perceptions of movement, such as spinning or floating. Left untreated, these disorders can exacerbate issues like unsteadiness, memory problems, inactivity, an increased risk of falls, anxiety, and a loss of independence.

Assessing and Treating Vestibular Disorders

Before embarking on a vestibular therapy journey, a comprehensive assessment is crucial. Your physiotherapist will conduct various tests, including:

Analysis of Eye Movements: Using infra-red goggles to assess eye movements.
Positional Testing: Determining the root cause of dizziness through positional testing.
Balance Testing: Evaluating your balance to tailor the treatment plan accordingly.

With the guidance of a trained physiotherapist, patients can experience immediate and lasting relief from their symptoms and develop effective coping strategies.

Vestibular and Vertigo Disorders Treatment

At Boost Physiotherapy, we offer Vestibular Rehabilitation for patients struggling with balance disorders. Vestibular Rehabilitation is a hands on and exercise-based program that leverages the central nervous system to compensate for inner ear-related issues. After a thorough evaluation, our physiotherapists craft personalized exercise-based management plans to reduce distressing symptoms and enhance the quality of life. The physiotherapy treatment is designed to restore or enhance balance and reduce issues related to dizziness. Administered by highly trained vestibular physical therapists, this therapy is a beacon of hope for those seeking relief from vestibular disorders.

Who Can Benefit from Vestibular Therapy?

Vestibular therapy can be particularly beneficial for individuals who experience:

• Feelings of Spinning, Floating, or Vertigo: If you’ve ever felt like the room is spinning around you or that you’re floating in space, vestibular therapy can help.
• Unsteadiness or Dizziness: Constant unsteadiness or dizziness can make everyday activities a challenge, but therapy can help you regain your balance.
• Balance Issues during Position Changes: Difficulty transitioning from sitting to standing or vice versa can be a sign of a vestibular disorder. Vestibular therapy can target these issues.
• Frequent Falls: Falls can be a significant concern for individuals with vestibular disorders. Vestibular therapy aims to reduce the risk of falls.
• Neck Pain and Stiffness: Neck discomfort is often associated with vestibular issues, and therapy can provide relief.
• Headaches: Certain types of headaches may be linked to vestibular problems, and therapy can address these symptoms.

What to Expect from Vestibular Therapy

Vestibular therapy typically spans over 6 to 8 weeks, with one or two sessions per week. However, the duration and frequency of treatment may vary based on the individual’s diagnosis, the severity of their symptoms, and the effectiveness of the treatment.

Our Vestibular Disorder treatment includes (but is not limited to):

• Balance Exercises: Targeting stability and coordination.
• Posture Exercises: Enhancing body positioning and alignment.
• Eye and Head Movement Exercises: Improving eye-head coordination.
• Manual Therapy: Hands-on techniques to alleviate discomfort.
• Sport-Related Exercise Routines: Tailored exercises for specific needs.

In conclusion, if you’re dealing with vestibular disorders and their associated symptoms, vestibular therapy can be a transformative solution. It offers hope, stability, and a renewed sense of confidence. Don’t let dizziness and imbalance hold you back—reach out to a trained vestibular therapist and take the first step towards a life with restored equilibrium. Your journey to regaining balance starts here.

All of our locations have physiotherapists who specialize in Vestibular Physiotherapy. Book at any of our locations to book in to start your Vestibular Treatment today! Call us to schedule your physiotherapy appointment at 587-635-5555 (South Edmonton Physiotherapy Clinic), 780-591-5555 (Stony Plain Physiotherapy Clinic) or 780-540-9678 (Meadows Physiotherapy Clinic).