A specialized form of physiotherapy targeted to individuals who are experiencing vestibular disorders. This may include symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, gaze instability, imbalance, and/or falls.
What conditions does Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) help with?
VRT can be helpful for a variety of conditions that can cause dizziness, imbalance, vertigo, gaze instability, and falls.
Several conditions that VRT can be helpful for include:
- BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
- Vestibular Migraine
- Vestibular Neuritis
- Head injury (concussion/brain injury, stroke)
- Meniere’s Disease
- Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (3PD)
- Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDs)
- Labyrinthitis
- Other causes of dizziness/vertigo and imbalance
1:1 Individualized Vestibular Assessments (1.5 hours) may include:
- Comprehensive medical history
- Neck mobility, strength and proprioception
- Neurological scan (e.g. coordination and cranial nerve testing)
- Oculomotor Screening (eye movement testing)
- Vestibular Ocular Reflex Testing and Visual Motion Sensitivity Testing
- Static and dynamic balance testing
- Positional Vestibular Testing
1:1 Individualized Vestibular Follow-Up (45 minutes) treatment may include:
- Balance and Coordination Exercises
- Oculomotor Exercises
- Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers
- Habituation Exercises
- Gaze Stability Exercises
- Visual Motion Sensitivity Exercises
- Optokinetic Stimulation
- Body Awareness
- Central Nervous System Strategies
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Cardiovascular Exercises
- Education and Self Management Strategies
Why Choose B3 Therapy?
- Client specific and objective assessment tools to provide you with accurate information on your vestibular issues (dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, etc.).
- Modern technology to assess and treat your vestibular systems.
- Building your rehabilitation team through access to a network of top notch health care providers in vestibular rehabilitation care.
- Up to date knowledge of with providers who are always learning more and updating their knowledge to serve YOU best.
how can physiotherapy be accessed?
in-person
In-clinic treatments that may include acupuncture, manual therapy, and/or exercise as required.
virtual
Online video appointments available to ALL Ontario residents and also covered by private health insurance companies.
Combination
In-person and virtual appointments mixed to suit your busy lifestyle and needs.