Vestibular Rehabilitation in Ottawa
Better Balance, Less Dizziness
At New Life Physio and Health Clinic, we offer vestibular rehabilitation to help reduce dizziness, improve balance, and support your return to daily activities with greater confidence. If you’re struggling with symptoms that affect your stability or movement, our personalized approach can help you regain control and improve your quality of life.
Vestibular rehabilitation targets symptoms associated with a range of vestibular conditions, including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), age-related balance impairments, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, and Meniere’s disease. Our treatment plans are tailored to your needs and may include vestibular exercises, gaze stabilization techniques, balance training, and patient education.
Conditions Treated & Benefits of Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular rehabilitation is effective for people experiencing dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, motion sensitivity, and balance problems. It is especially helpful for conditions such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), post-concussion symptoms, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, and Meniere’s disease. Patients choose this treatment because it can reduce symptoms, improve stability, and make everyday movement feel safer and easier. At New Life Physio, we create personalized treatment plans to help you regain your balance and move forward with confidence.
Related Services
Vestibular rehabilitation is often combined with Physiotherapy to support overall recovery, and with Concussion Management when dizziness or balance issues are related to a head injury. Depending on your symptoms, Dry Needling & Acupuncture, Chiropractic or Massage Therapy may also help address neck tension and related discomfort.
Ready to feel steadier and more confident? Book your vestibular rehabilitation appointment today at New Life Physio and Health Clinic and take the first step toward better balance and lasting relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vestibular rehabilitation?
Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized form of physiotherapy designed to help people experiencing dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and motion sensitivity.
Treatment focuses on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms and developing an individualized rehabilitation program to improve balance, coordination, gaze stability, and confidence with movement.
What conditions can vestibular rehabilitation help with?
Vestibular rehabilitation may help people with a variety of conditions that affect balance and dizziness, including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, Ménière’s disease, and age-related balance impairments.
Your physiotherapist will assess your symptoms and determine whether vestibular rehabilitation is appropriate for you.
What happens during a vestibular rehabilitation assessment?
Your physiotherapist will take a detailed history of your symptoms and perform an assessment to identify factors that may be contributing to your dizziness or balance problems.
Depending on your symptoms, the assessment may include eye movement and gaze testing, balance testing, positional testing, coordination, walking, and other vestibular assessments.
For patients with suspected BPPV, positional tests such as the Dix-Hallpike test may be performed to help determine whether BPPV is present.
The findings will help your physiotherapist develop an individualized treatment plan.
Can vestibular physiotherapy help with BPPV?
Yes. BPPV is one of the conditions that can respond well to vestibular physiotherapy.
When BPPV is identified, your physiotherapist may use specific canalith repositioning manoeuvres, such as the Epley manoeuvre, to help reposition the displaced crystals within the inner ear.
Additional vestibular exercises may also be recommended depending on your symptoms and assessment findings.
What treatments are used in vestibular rehabilitation?
Treatment depends on the cause of your symptoms and your assessment findings. It may include gaze stabilization exercises, balance training, habituation exercises, coordination exercises, walking and movement training, canalith repositioning manoeuvres such as the Epley manoeuvre, and education.
Your program will be tailored to your symptoms, abilities, and rehabilitation goals.
Will vestibular rehabilitation make me dizzy?
Some vestibular exercises are specifically designed to gradually challenge the systems responsible for balance and may temporarily reproduce mild dizziness or other symptoms.
Your physiotherapist will carefully select and progress exercises according to your tolerance and monitor your response throughout treatment.
How many vestibular rehabilitation sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on the cause and severity of your symptoms, how long you have been experiencing them, and how you respond to treatment.
Some conditions may improve relatively quickly, while others require a longer rehabilitation program. Your physiotherapist will monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed.
Do I need a referral for vestibular rehabilitation?
No. A doctor’s referral is not required to book a vestibular rehabilitation assessment at New Life Physio. You can contact us directly to schedule an appointment.
Is vestibular rehabilitation covered by insurance?
Vestibular rehabilitation is provided as part of physiotherapy treatment. Coverage generally depends on whether your insurance plan includes physiotherapy benefits.
We recommend checking your individual insurance policy to confirm your physiotherapy coverage, including your annual or maximum benefit and amount covered per visit.
Do you offer direct billing for vestibular rehabilitation?
We offer direct billing to many insurance providers. Direct-billing eligibility and coverage depend on your individual insurance plan.
Patients are responsible for checking with their insurance provider to confirm their physiotherapy coverage, including the amount covered per visit and their annual or maximum benefit.
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