{"id":3931,"date":"2022-05-08T16:49:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T20:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physioex.impulsionmedia.com\/?post_type=expertise&#038;p=3931"},"modified":"2026-01-26T17:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:51:16","slug":"vestibular-rehabilitation","status":"publish","type":"expertise","link":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/expertise\/vestibular-rehabilitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Vestibular Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"614\">What does vestibular rehabilitation involve?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"1026\">Vestibular rehabilitation is a <a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/service\/physiotherapy\/\">physiotherapy<\/a> intervention that targets balance and movement perception disorders. Using specific exercises and tailored techniques, vestibular rehabilitation stimulates the brain\u2019s compensation mechanisms to stabilize posture, improve coordination, and reduce discomfort during movement. It helps you regain ease in daily activities despite disruptions in the vestibular system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1160\">The main goal of vestibular rehabilitation is to stimulate the vestibular system to adapt or compensate for deficits. This helps to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1235\">Reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of dizziness and vertigo;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1273\">Improve static and dynamic balance;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1303\">Decrease the risk of falls;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1340\">Lower anxiety related to symptoms;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1396\">Support a safe return to activities, work, or sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1473\">Why consult a physiotherapist specialized in vestibular rehabilitation?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1778\">A physiotherapist trained in vestibular rehabilitation can accurately assess balance-related disorders and offer targeted treatment, even if symptoms have been present for a long time. With personalized care, it is possible to regain a better quality of life and return to daily activities more quickly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1861\">The <strong>most common causes of dizziness and vertigo<\/strong> treated in physiotherapy include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1909\">Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV);<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1926\"><a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/labyrinthitis-dizziness-vertigo\/\">Labyrinthitis<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1947\">M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s disease;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1986\">Vestibular neuritis (or neuronitis);<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2013\">Vestibular hypofunction;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2027\"><a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/concussions\/\">Concussion<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2059\">Cervical spine (neck) issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2122\"><strong>In addition to vertigo<\/strong>, a vestibular disorder can also cause:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2151\">A sensation of imbalance;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2173\">Nausea or vomiting;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2231\">Visual disturbances (blurred vision or image movement);<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2244\"><a href=\"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/condition\/headaches\/\">Headaches<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2276\">Hypersensitivity to movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2425\">Vestibular physiotherapy often complements the care provided by a physician, ENT specialist, or pharmacist, especially when medication is involved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2478\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.physioextra.ca\/en\/\"><strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2478\">Book an appointment today at a clinic near you.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"accordeon-entete\"><span style=\"color: #00aeef;\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10224,"template":"","class_list":["post-3931","expertise","type-expertise","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Vestibular Rehabilitation: Relieve Dizziness and Vertigo | PhysioExtra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Vestibular rehabilitation in physiotherapy is an effective treatment for vertigo, dizziness, balance disorders and visual disturbances. 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