Concussion & Vestibular Physiotherapy in Barrhaven, Ottawa
Concussion and vestibular physiotherapy assesses and treats symptoms such as dizziness, balance difficulty and visual-motion sensitivity following concussion or vestibular dysfunction.
What Is Concussion & Vestibular Physiotherapy?
Concussion and vestibular physiotherapy assesses and treats symptoms such as dizziness, balance difficulty and visual-motion sensitivity following concussion or vestibular dysfunction.
How Concussion & Vestibular Physiotherapy May Support Your Rehabilitation
This treatment is selected only when it fits your assessment, goals and overall rehabilitation plan.
- Identify vestibular, balance, neck or exertion-related symptom drivers
- Progress gaze, balance and motion exercises when appropriate
- Build tolerance for school, work, exercise and sport gradually
- Guide return to activity using symptom response and functional goals
How We Build Your Vestibular or Concussion Plan
- Vestibular and balance assessment
- Gaze stabilization and habituation exercises
- Graded exertion and return-to-activity progression
- Neck assessment and treatment when contributing to symptoms
Conditions This Treatment May Be Used For
Your assessment determines whether this treatment is appropriate. It may be considered for selected presentations such as:
What to Expect During Your Appointment
We assess balance, eye movement, neck mobility and symptom triggers relevant to your concussion or vestibular symptoms.
Findings are explained, including what may be contributing to your dizziness or unsteadiness.
Treatment may include specific exercises performed in-clinic and prescribed for home.
Your plan progresses gradually as tolerance and symptoms allow.
Progressing Between Visits
Your program may include gaze stabilization, balance work, graded movement or exercise, and neck exercises when relevant. We progress the amount and difficulty gradually based on your symptom response and daily activity needs.
Is This Treatment Right for Me?
Suitability, frequency and whether this treatment is combined with other care depend on your assessment, health history, goals, preferences and response. Your physiotherapist will explain the reasoning before including it in your plan.
Concussion & Vestibular Physiotherapy FAQ
What does vestibular physiotherapy treat?
It focuses on dizziness, vertigo, balance and motion-related symptoms when assessment suggests the vestibular system or related sensory systems are involved.
What is BPPV?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common cause of brief spinning triggered by certain head positions. Positional testing can help determine whether BPPV is present.
Can physiotherapy help after concussion?
Physiotherapy may help when concussion symptoms involve the neck, balance, vestibular function, exercise tolerance or return-to-activity progression.
Will dizziness be deliberately triggered during assessment?
Some tests may briefly reproduce symptoms because that helps identify the cause. The physiotherapist should explain each test and work within safe limits.
When should dizziness be medically assessed first?
Sudden severe or unusual neurological symptoms, new weakness, difficulty speaking, chest pain, fainting or other concerning signs require urgent medical assessment rather than routine physiotherapy.
Other Services That May Be Part of Your Plan
Your care plan may combine or sequence services when they are appropriate for your presentation and goals.