Vestibular Rehabilitation

Our downtown Toronto office offers treatment for vestibular rehabilitation. Dizziness and vertigo are caused by a dysfunction in the vestibular organ which is located in the inner ear.

What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?

Vestibular rehabilitation involves the treatment of dizziness and vertigo.  Dizziness and vertigo are caused by disturbances in the vestibular system.  The vestibular system is made up of 3 parts.

  • Area of the inner ear that senses movement
  • Nerves that carry this information to the brain
  • Area of the brain that processes the information

To control balance the brain uses input from your vestibular system, visual system, and muscles and joints.  Vestibular rehabilitation involves manual therapy, head maneuvers, and exercises designed to improve balance caused by dizziness and vertigo.

What Causes Dizziness and Vertigo?

There are a variety of causes which include inner ear issues, head trauma, infection, brain-related issues, illness, medication, etc.

What would my first appointment be like?

Your physiotherapist will ask you about your symptoms and what triggers them.  Your physiotherapist will assess your balance, gait, vision, and neck mobility.  Specialized head maneuvers will be used to test the vestibular system.  After the source of the vestibular dysfunction is determined a customized treatment plan will be designed.

What are the signs and symptoms of
a vestibular issue?

Dizziness and vertigo can occur when you are static or initiated by movement (ex. head-turning, moving from lying down to getting up).  The episodes could be short, lasting a few seconds, or constant, lasting for hours.  Some patients describe their dizziness as a feeling of:

  • ​Floating
  • Swaying
  • Feelings of unsteadiness
  • Wooziness (swimming feeling in the head)
  • Light-headedness
  • Feelings of passing out
  • Sensations of moving
  • Tilting
  • Whirling (sensations known as vertigo)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Headache

Book an appointment with us!

Rebuild physiotherapy is conveniently located in Toronto’s South Financial District with PATH accessibility.

I would highly recommend Najih as a physiotherapist!! Najih helped relieve my pain after just one session. I felt A LOT better after 2-3 sessions.  I feel grateful that he was there to help me!

– Tianwei Xu 

I highly recommend Najih Ismail—he is a skilled, professional, caring, and friendly physiotherapist. Thanks to his expertise, I’m now back to my normal activities.

– Jackson Kwok 

“Eric’s knowledge and expertise in physiotherapy were evident from the start. He took the time to thoroughly assess my condition, asking insightful questions and actively listening to my concerns. I am very satisfied with my neck treatment. Highly recommend!”

– Edra Kalemi 

Najih is excellent! I appreciate how he takes his time, I never feel rushed and his attention when eliciting my history makes me feel very heard. He doesn’t push any treatment but presents all as options so you can decide together.  I’ve been treated by Najih multiple times for neck and upper back pain and will definitely go back!

– Dr. Prerana Rudrapatna 

“I went to see Eric following a foot injury, and am extremely satisfied with the treatment I received. Right from the first session, he was able to quickly pinpoint the issue and provide me with a plan of action and exercises to address it.”

– Lucas Hawath 

“Eric is a true professional who cares about this patients and offers amazing treatment. Unlike many physios he is completely hands on with his clients, uses electro acupuncture and massage techniques to help alleviate pain speed up recovery.”

– Aizaz Alam 
MORE 5-STAR REVIEWS