Vertigo | Physiotherapy at Motion Pro
Burnaby Metrotown & Coquitlam Square
Vertigo can be unsettling, limiting, and deeply disruptive to daily life. At Motion Pro Health, our physiotherapists provide specialized vestibular rehabilitation to help reduce dizziness, restore balance, and improve your confidence in movement. Treatment is gentle, supportive, and grounded in the latest evidence on vestibular system function.
Whether your vertigo is caused by inner ear crystals (BPPV), vestibular hypofunction, migraines, neck issues, or post-concussion changes, our team helps you move and feel better using targeted, proven techniques.
Burnaby – Metrotown
Coquitlam – Coquitlam Square
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What Is Vertigo?
Vertigo is the sensation that you or the world around you is spinning, tilting, or shifting. It often occurs due to dysfunction in the inner ear or vestibular system — the part of your body responsible for balance, spatial awareness, and eye–head coordination.
Common symptoms include dizziness, nausea, unsteadiness, difficulty walking, motion sensitivity, blurred vision, headaches, or a sense of floating. These symptoms may be brief and triggered by certain head movements, or they may persist throughout the day depending on the underlying cause.
Because vertigo affects both physical function and confidence, effective rehabilitation involves addressing the vestibular system, neck mechanics, visual coordination, and movement patterns.
How Physiotherapy Helps Vertigo
Vestibular physiotherapy is the gold standard for treating vertigo and dizziness caused by inner ear or movement-related issues. Treatment retrains the brain and vestibular system to improve stability and reduce the mismatch between eyes, head, and body motion.
Many individuals experience:
- Improved balance and stability during walking and daily activities
- Reduced spinning sensations or dizziness
- Better coordination and control during head movements
- Reduced nausea, motion sensitivity, and unsteadiness
- Improved confidence navigating stairs, crowds, and busy environments
- Better overall quality of life and independence
Conditions we commonly treat include BPPV (inner ear crystals), vestibular neuritis, post-concussion dizziness, age-related vestibular decline, cervicogenic dizziness (from the neck), and migraine-associated vertigo.
What to Expect During Your Vertigo Appointment
Your physiotherapist begins with a detailed vestibular and neurological assessment, which may include:
• Analysis of eye movement and visual tracking
• Balance and coordination testing
• Positional tests to identify BPPV
• Gait and movement assessment
• Review of symptoms, onset, triggers, and dizziness patterns
If BPPV is present, repositioning maneuvers such as the Epley, Semont, or Gufoni maneuver may be performed immediately, often providing relief on the same day.
Treatment may also include vestibular habituation exercises, gaze stabilization drills, balance retraining, neck therapy, breathing strategies, and gentle progression of movement to reduce dizziness and restore confidence in daily life.
Your physiotherapist will guide you step-by-step, ensuring everything is comfortable and appropriate for your symptoms.
Integrated, Team-Based Care
Vertigo can involve multiple systems — vestibular, visual, cervical, and neurological. When needed, your physiotherapist may collaborate with:
• Chiropractors
• Registered Massage Therapists
• Kinesiologists (Active Rehab)
• Acupuncturists
• Clinical Pilates practitioners
This integrated approach supports recovery when dizziness is partly influenced by neck strain, posture changes, eye fatigue, or movement coordination issues.
Why Choose Motion Pro Health for Vertigo Treatment
Highly Trained Vestibular Physiotherapists
Our team has extensive training in vestibular rehabilitation and BPPV management.
Calm, Supportive Environment
Both clinics offer quiet spaces ideal for dizziness recovery.
Precise, Evidence-Informed Care
Your treatment follows clinical best practices and adapts to your unique symptoms.
Clear Communication & Education
You’ll understand what causes your vertigo and how to manage it at home.
Convenient & Accessible Locations
Burnaby Metrotown and Coquitlam Square clinics offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
Coverage Support
Extended Health Benefits Guide →
https://motionprohealth.ca/blog/extended-health-benefits-in-canada-unlocking-wellness-with-chiropractic-massage-therapy-acupuncture-and-physiotherapy
ICBC Injury Recovery (if vertigo followed an MVA) →
https://motionprohealth.ca/physiotherapy/icbc-physiotherapy
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A Science-Informed Approach
Our vestibular rehabilitation follows research from leading scientific and neurological institutions.
National Institutes of Health / National Library of Medicine – Vestibular Rehab
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4561928/
BPPV Clinical Practice Guideline – Neurology
https://n.neurology.org/content/70/22/2067
Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
https://journals.lww.com/jnpt/pages/default.aspx
Vestibular Disorders Association – Evidence-Based Strategies
https://vestibular.org/
British Journal of Audiology – Balance Disorders
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32738782/
These sources highlight the effectiveness of vestibular physiotherapy for dizziness, BPPV, balance impairment, and motion sensitivity.
