Room-spinning vertigo
True spinning sensation triggered by lying down, rolling over, or looking up.
Vertigo & vestibular rehab
Specialized assessment and rehab for dizziness and balance loss.
About vertigo and vestibular issues
Dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems often have an inner-ear origin — even when they feel like "my whole world is spinning" rather than "my ear hurts." The most common cause is BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), where displaced crystals in the inner ear send mixed signals about head position. It's treatable, often in a single session.
Other causes include vestibular neuritis, post-concussion vestibular dysfunction, Meniere's disease, and central (brain-side) issues. We screen for each and either treat directly or refer to the right specialist depending on what we find.
Symptoms we see
Imbalance walking
Feeling unsteady, drifting to one side, or needing to touch walls for reassurance.
Motion sensitivity
Quick head turns, scrolling on a phone, or driving make symptoms worse.
Brain fog and fatigue
The cognitive load of constantly compensating exhausts you faster than normal.
Visual blur with motion
Trouble keeping the world in focus during walking or while reading on the move.
Symptoms that linger
Acute vertigo that should have settled is still affecting you weeks later.
How we approach treatment
First visit includes a thorough vestibular assessment — eye movement testing, positional manoeuvres to screen for BPPV, balance assessment, and a cervical spine screen since neck involvement is common. BPPV often resolves in a single session with a repositioning manoeuvre. Other causes follow a structured vestibular rehabilitation program — usually weekly for 4 to 8 weeks.
How we treat it at Prestige
Common treatments we use for vertigo & vestibular rehab. Your therapist will pick what fits your case.
Common questions
How long until I feel better?
Most patients notice progress within 3 to 6 visits. Recovery timelines depend on the injury, your overall health, and how consistently you follow your home program. Your therapist sets clear milestones at your first visit so you know what to expect.Do you direct-bill my insurance?
Yes. We bill most major extended health insurers directly, as well as Motor Vehicle Accident claims and Workers’ Compensation. Bring your insurance details to your first appointment and we handle the paperwork.Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No. Physiotherapy is a primary-care profession in Alberta, so you can book directly. Some insurance plans do ask for a referral, so we recommend checking with your provider before your first visit.What should I bring to my first visit?
Comfortable clothing you can move in (shorts or yoga pants work well for most assessments). Your insurance info, any imaging or specialist reports if you have them, and your questions.How many visits will I need?
It varies. A simple flare-up may resolve in 2 to 4 visits; chronic or post-surgical conditions can take longer. We track your progress visit-by-visit and adjust the plan to reach your goals as efficiently as we can.
Ready to feel better?
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