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Personalized vestibular rehabilitation in Oak Bay, Victoria, to improve balance, reduce dizziness, and help you move with confidence.
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Dizziness and balance problems can make even familiar, everyday activities feel uncomfortable or uncertain. Whether you're experiencing vertigo, unsteadiness, or dizziness with certain movements, vestibular physiotherapy can help you better understand your symptoms, find ways to manage them, and feel more confident in your everyday life.
At PhysioClarity, we take the time to understand your concerns and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Troy Clare has advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation and provides comprehensive dizziness and balance assessments at our Oak Bay clinic, helping you better understand your symptoms and the next steps in your care.
What Is Vestibular Physiotherapy?
Vestibular physiotherapy focuses on assessing and treating dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and other concerns related to the vestibular system.
Your vestibular system is located in your inner ear and works with the eyes and brain to help you maintain your balance and understand where your body is in space. When something disrupts this system, you may experience dizziness, spinning, nausea, unsteadiness, or sensitivity to movement.
Your first appointment will help us understand your symptoms, how they're affecting you, and what may be contributing to them. Depending on your assessment, treatment may include vestibular exercises, repositioning techniques, balance training, and other physiotherapy treatments to help you move more comfortably and confidently.
How Vestibular Physiotherapy Can Help
Vestibular physiotherapy may help with concerns such as:
Dizziness and vertigo
BPPV and positional vertigo
Balance problems and unsteadiness
Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis
Concussion-related dizziness and balance changes
Vestibular migraine and persistent dizziness
Visual or motion sensitivity
Reduced confidence with movement
Falls or concerns about fall risk
Difficulty returning to exercise, work or everyday activities
Other Physiotherapy Services We Offer In Oak Bay, Victoria
Vestibular physiotherapy is one of the services we offer at PhysioClarity. Your treatment plan may also include other physiotherapy services and techniques based on your needs, goals, and recovery.
IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation), also known as dry needling, uses fine filament needles to target areas of muscle tension and dysfunction. It can help reduce pain and discomfort, improve mobility, and support recovery, and may be used alongside manual therapy as part of your physiotherapy treatment plan.
Manual therapy is a hands-on physiotherapy approach that uses targeted techniques to address joint stiffness, soft tissue restrictions, pain and movement limitations. It can help improve joint mobility, ease muscle tension, reduce pain with movement and make everyday activities feel more comfortable, and may be used alongside exercise, education and other physiotherapy treatments as part of your individualized care plan.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic waves to stimulate tissue healing and support recovery from certain persistent tendon and soft tissue conditions. It may help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support a return to activity when appropriate as part of your physiotherapy treatment plan.
Ultrasound Therapy
Therapeutic ultrasound is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound energy to support tissue healing and help reduce pain. It may be incorporated into your physiotherapy treatment plan where appropriate, alongside other treatments and rehabilitation strategies.
Comprehensive Home Exercise Plans & Programs
Your recovery continues beyond the clinic. Your physiotherapist will provide a personalized home exercise program to build strength, improve mobility and function, and help you maintain progress between appointments.
Common Questions
Still not sure what to expect? We're happy to talk it through before you book.
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Physiotherapy can help treat certain causes of vertigo, particularly those involving the vestibular system. One common condition, BPPV, can often be effectively treated using specific repositioning techniques. A vestibular assessment can help identify what may be contributing to your symptoms and determine the most appropriate treatment approach for you.
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The number of appointments varies depending on the cause of your symptoms, your goals, and how you respond to treatment. Your physiotherapist will discuss your recommended treatment plan after your assessment.
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This depends on the cause and severity of your symptoms. Some people experience relief after just one treatment, particularly with conditions like BPPV (a common cause of vertigo). Others may notice gradual improvement over several appointments or require a longer period of rehabilitation and consistent home exercises. Your physiotherapist will help you understand what to expect based on your assessment.
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No, you do not need a doctor's referral to book vestibular physiotherapy in British Columbia. However, some extended health insurance plans may require a referral for reimbursement. We recommend checking with your insurance provider before your appointment to confirm your coverage and any specific requirements.
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Some parts of your vestibular assessment may briefly bring on dizziness or reproduce your symptoms. This can help your physiotherapist better understand what may be contributing to them. We will explain each step, let you know what to expect, and adjust the assessment based on your symptoms and comfort level.