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Vertigo Treatment!

If you suffer from the discomfort of vertigo, Max Physiotherapy is here to help! Our experienced team members are here to provide you with the highest calibre of care, to get you back to optimal health and wellness.

What is Vertigo?

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Vertigo is a symptom, rather than a condition, and is characterized by the sensation of dizziness where you feel like the world is moving or spinning around you. Nausea and vomiting are common, and you may feel unsteady. Vertigo is often eased by lying down and made worse by sitting up or moving. It is not the same as simply feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded when getting up. Vertigo can be barely notable, or so severe that is disabling.

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What Are the Causes of Vertigo?

Vertigo can have many causes. The most common cause is from a disturbance of the vestibular system, the part of the inner ear and brain that controls balance and maintains eye focus during movement. Special sensors in the inner ear send messages back to the brain that helps you maintain balance and focus.

Common causes for vestibular system problems include:

  • Illness or disease
  • Certain medications
  • Head trauma (e.g., car accidents, falls, impact sports)
  • Ear infections or diseases of the ear (neuritis, labyrinthitis)
  • Aging
  • Stroke and brain injury
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How can your Max Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist help?

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Physiotherapists specifically trained to assess and treat vestibular problems are highly skilled at treating vertigo caused by vestibular problems. Research demonstrates vestibular rehabilitation improves balance, decreases dizziness/vertigo symptoms, and increases general activity levels. Getting an accurate diagnosis is important for effective treatment. If your condition is suitable for vestibular rehabilitation, your physiotherapist may include one or all of the following:

  • Balance retraining exercises
  • Specific exercises for the vestibular system
  • Special repositioning maneuver for vertigo caused by the crystals in the inner ear becoming stuck
  • Monitor progress and continually challenge the vestibular, visual and balance systems
  • A home program of individualized vestibular exercises
  • Often improvement or complete resolution of symptoms can be achieved within 6-8 weeks.

What to Expect at your Initial Physiotherapy Assessment

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  • Your physiotherapist will take a careful history to determine the type of vertigo
  • Your physiotherapist will screen for conditions requiring medical follow-up
  • Your physiotherapist will assess your balance and coordination
  • Your physiotherapist will complete a full examination of your nervous system
  • Your physiotherapist will assess your vestibular system using special eye and head movement testing
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Max Physiotherapy is here to help treat your vertigo, so you can get back to living! If you have any questions about vertigo or vertigo treatment or would like to set up an appointment with one of our experienced team members, please call us at (403) 453-5000 and we will be happy to help.

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