Vestibular Rehabilitation in Burlington (Dizziness & Vertigo)
If you feel unsteady, lightheaded, or like the room is spinning, vestibular rehabilitation can help. Vestibular physiotherapy is a specialized approach that targets the inner ear, vision, and balance systems to reduce dizziness and restore confidence in movement.
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?
Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized physiotherapy program designed to treat conditions affecting the inner ear and balance system. The vestibular system works with your vision and body’s sensory signals to maintain posture and stability. When it’s disrupted by conditions such as BPPV, Meniere’s disease, or concussion, symptoms may include dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, or blurred vision. Through targeted exercises, repositioning maneuvers, and education, vestibular physiotherapy helps retrain the brain to adapt and restore balance.
Common Reasons People Come to Vestibular Rehab
Our Burlington vestibular physiotherapy programs focuses a wide range of conditions, including:
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
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Vestibular neuritis / Labyrinthitis
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Migraine-associated vertigo (MAV) / Vestibular Migraine
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Meniere’s disease
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Acoustic neuroma
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Cervicogenic dizziness (neck-related)
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Visual motion sensitivity (busy environments, driving, screens)
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Post-COVID dizziness and imbalance
What is Included in Vestibular Rehabilitation?
Your vestibular rehabilitation program may include:
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Balance training to reduce falls and restore stability
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Gaze stabilization exercises to improve visual focus during head movements
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Habituation training to decrease motion sensitivity and improve tolerance
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Repositioning maneuvers (e.g., Epley maneuver for BPPV), when indicated
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A customized home exercise programs for long-term success
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Activity modifications and education to manage daily triggers
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Ongoing symptom tracking and re-assessment to ensure progress
The goal is to reduce dizziness and vertigo, improve balance and walking confidence, prevent falls, and restore independence.
What Your Vestibular Assessment Includes
Your program begins with a comprehensive vestibular assessment that may include:
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Detailed history (triggers, duration, patterns, red flags)
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Positional testing for BPPV where appropriate
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Gaze stability and eye-head coordination testing
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Functional mobility and walking assessment
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Vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) testing
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Identification of contributing factors (including cervical/neck involvement when relevant)
Based on your results, your physiotherapist will create a personalized treatment plan with targeted exercises, practical self-management strategies, and a clear progression plan. Treatment typically starts on day one, and progress is tracked at follow-up visits using measurable checkpoints.
Book Your Vestibular Rehabilitation Today
Don’t let dizziness or vertigo hold you back. Regain stability and confidence with Cogent Rehab Burlington.
Referrals & Community Partners
Cogent Rehab offers vestibular physiotherapy in Burlington for dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance, including clinical screening, BPPV positional testing where indicated, gaze stabilization, VOR programming, balance retraining, and concussion-related vestibular care.
To refer, please use our Request Appointment form or call the clinic to coordinate a vestibular assessment.
FAQs About Vestibular Rehabilitation
1. How long does vestibular rehab take?
Some clients with BPPV improve within 1–3 sessions, while more complex conditions may require several weeks of therapy with staged progressions.
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2. Can vestibular physiotherapy help after a concussion?
Yes. Vestibular rehab is very effective for treating dizziness, imbalance, and visual motion sensitivity caused by concussion.
Concussion Management in Burlington
3. Is vestibular rehabilitation safe for seniors?
Absolutely. Vestibular rehab is commonly used with older adults and can reduce dizziness, improve balance, and lower falls risk.
Senior Care & Wellness Physiotherapy (Balance Training)
4. What is the success rate of vestibular rehabilitation?
Many people experience meaningful improvement, especially when the underlying driver is identified and the program is progressed consistently with re-testing.
5. Do I need a doctor’s referral to access vestibular rehab in Burlington?
No referral is required. You can book directly at Cogent Rehab. We may be able to provide direct billing to most major insurance plans.