Individuals who report any or all of the following symptoms as a result of a vestibular disorder –

• Dizziness
• Unsteadiness
• Vertigo
• Balance Problems
• Motion sensitivity (quick head movements provoke dizziness)
• Problems with gaze stability (blurring of vision with head movement)

The vestibular disorders may be caused by –

• Head Trauma (MVA, falls, impact sports)
• Ear Infections, including vestibular neuronitis and labyrinthitis
• Aging
• Illness or disease
• Insidious onset such as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
• Stroke and brain injury

A thorough assessment is performed focused on functioning in 3 areas –

• Eye and Head coordination
• Balance and gait
• Motion sensitivity

Following the initial assessment, treatment may include –

• Balance Retraining Exercises
• Specific Vestibular Exercises
• Supervised therapy sessions to monitor progress & continually challenge the vestibular, visual & balance systems
• Repositioning maneuver for B.P.P.V. (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)