Vestibular Rehabilitation in Kitchener, ON
Vestibular Rehabilitation in Kitchener for Vertigo, Dizziness & Balance Disorders
Feeling like the room is spinning? Dizzy when turning in bed or looking up? Our vestibular physiotherapists identify the cause of your dizziness and provide evidence-based treatment to help you regain balance and confidence.
Comprehensive Vestibular Assessment
BPPV & Positional Testing
Fall Risk & Balance Training
Direct Billing Available
Treating the System That Keeps You Steady
What Is Vestibular Physiotherapy?
Vestibular physiotherapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that assesses and treats conditions affecting the vestibular system — the part of the inner ear and brain responsible for balance, spatial orientation, and eye movement.
When this system isn’t functioning properly, you may notice vertigo, dizziness or lightheadedness, poor balance, unsteadiness while walking, motion sensitivity, or blurred vision during head movement. Vestibular rehabilitation uses specific exercises and techniques to help your brain adapt, compensate, and rebuild stable movement.
Positional, gaze & balance testing
Individualized rehabilitation & home program
Conditions We Treat
Vestibular Care for a Range of Diagnoses
Unsure whether vestibular physiotherapy fits your symptoms? Our physiotherapist can assess your condition and guide you toward the right treatment or referral.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- Vestibular Neuritis
- Labyrinthitis
- Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
- Vestibular Hypofunction
- Balance Disorders
- Age-Related Balance Decline
- Dizziness Following Concussion
- Motion Sensitivity
- Unsteadiness After Stroke or Neurological Conditions
Signs to Watch For
Do Any of These Sound Familiar?
You may benefit from vestibular physiotherapy if you experience any of the following.
- Room Feels Like It’s Spinning
- Dizziness Rolling in Bed
- Loss of Balance While Walking
- Unsteady on Uneven Surfaces
- Nausea With Movement
- Difficulty Focusing While Moving Your Head
- Frequent Falls or Fear of Falling
- Dizziness After a Concussion
- Motion Sickness During Travel
- Triggered by Looking Up or Bending Down
A thorough assessment helps us identify the source of your dizziness and create an individualized treatment plan.
Our Treatment Approach
Rehabilitation Tailored to Your Diagnosis
Depending on your condition, your program may include any of the following techniques.
Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers
For BPPV, maneuvers such as the Epley Maneuver help relocate displaced crystals within the inner ear.
Vestibular Adaptation Exercises
Retrain the vestibular system to improve stability during head and body movements.
Gaze Stabilization Exercises
Improve coordination between your eyes and inner ear to reduce blurred vision during movement.
Balance Training
Progressive exercises improve stability during standing, walking, stair climbing, and community mobility.
Habituation Exercises
Gradually reduce dizziness triggered by specific movements through repeated, controlled exposure.
Functional Mobility Training
Build confidence with everyday activities like walking, turning, bending, reaching, and changing positions.
Home Exercise Program
Every patient receives a personalized exercise program to continue their recovery safely at home.
Post-Concussion Dizziness
Vestibular Physiotherapy After Concussion
Dizziness is one of the most common symptoms following a concussion. Vestibular physiotherapy can be an important part of a broader concussion management plan.
Balance & Visual Deficits
Addressing balance deficits, motion sensitivity, and visual disturbances that persist after injury.
Head Movement & Neck-Related Dizziness
Treating head movement intolerance and neck-related dizziness alongside cervical rehabilitation.
Return to Work & Sport
A graded return-to-activity plan when persistent symptoms are affecting work or sport participation.
What to Expect
Benefits of Vestibular Physiotherapy
Recovery time varies by condition, overall health, and adherence to your treatment plan — but many patients notice real change.
- Reduced dizziness
- Improved balance
- Greater confidence walking
- Reduced fall risk
- Better coordination
- Increased independence
- Improved quality of life
- Return to work & recreation
Our Process
A Clear Path to Recovery
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Assessment
A thorough history and physical examination of your condition.
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Movement Analysis
Evaluating how you move to identify the source of your symptoms.
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Diagnosis
Identifying what’s driving your pain or dysfunction.
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Treatment Plan
A personalized plan built around your goals and diagnosis.
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Hands-On Treatment
Manual therapy and other hands-on techniques as appropriate.
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Exercise Program
Progressive exercise to rebuild strength, mobility, and function.
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Recovery
A graded return to the activities and goals that matter to you.
Why Patients Choose Apollo Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation?
Care Built Around You
At Apollo Physiotherapy, we prioritize your recovery and your convenience. Conveniently located on Highland Road West near St. Mary’s General Hospital (WRHN@Queen’s Blvd) in Kitchener, Apollo Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation serves patients from Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and surrounding communities.
One-on-One Treatment
Every session is delivered directly by your physiotherapist, start to finish — never split across patients or handed to an assistant.
Personalized Care Plans
Your program is built around your diagnosis and goals, and progressed as you improve — not a static, generic handout.
Hands-On Treatment
Manual therapy and joint mobilization used alongside active exercise — an approach that tends to produce more durable results.
Exercise-Based Rehabilitation
Progressive, individually dosed exercise that rebuilds capacity, strength, and confidence over time.
Direct Billing
We bill many major insurers directly where applicable, so you’re not covering the full cost upfront.
Modern Private Clinic
A calm, private treatment environment on Highland Rd W, with on-site parking and wheelchair-accessible entry.
Direct Billing
We Bill Most Major Insurers Where Applicable
Physiotherapy is covered by most extended health plans, and may also be available through WSIB or motor vehicle accident claims depending on your circumstances. Our team can help confirm your coverage before your first visit.
Vestibular Rehabilitation, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Certain types of vertigo, including BPPV, often respond well to vestibular physiotherapy using specific repositioning maneuvers and exercises. A proper assessment is necessary to determine the cause of your symptoms.
In most cases, you can book directly with a physiotherapist in Ontario without a referral. Some extended health insurance plans may require one, so it’s a good idea to check with your insurer.
No. Dizziness can have many causes, including vestibular disorders, neurological conditions, cardiovascular issues, medication side effects, and other medical conditions. Our assessment helps determine whether vestibular physiotherapy is appropriate.
Yes. Vestibular rehabilitation can improve balance, reduce fall risk, and increase confidence in mobility for many older adults
Most vestibular treatments are well tolerated. Some exercises may temporarily reproduce mild symptoms, which is often part of the rehabilitation process. Your physiotherapist will adjust treatment based on your tolerance.
Vestibular physiotherapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy that assesses and treats dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and inner ear disorders. Treatment may include repositioning manoeuvres, gaze stabilization exercises, balance training, and individualized home exercises.
BPPV is one of the most common causes of vertigo. It occurs when tiny calcium crystals in the inner ear become displaced, causing brief episodes of spinning dizziness when rolling in bed, looking up, or bending over. Many cases can be treated successfully with repositioning manoeuvres such as the Epley manoeuvre.
The Epley manoeuvre is a series of guided head and body movements used to reposition displaced crystals in the inner ear. It is commonly used to treat certain types of BPPV after a proper assessment confirms the diagnosis.
The number of visits depends on your diagnosis, symptom severity, and response to treatment. Some people experience significant improvement after one or two sessions, while others with more complex vestibular or neurological conditions may benefit from a longer rehabilitation program.
Yes. Dizziness is a common symptom after concussion. Vestibular rehabilitation may help improve balance, reduce dizziness, improve eye-head coordination, and support a safe return to work, school, or sport when appropriate.
Yes. Vestibular rehabilitation can improve balance, walking confidence, coordination, and reduce the risk of falls by addressing deficits in the vestibular system and teaching strategies to improve stability.
Some exercises may temporarily reproduce mild dizziness because they help your brain adapt to movement. This is a normal part of vestibular rehabilitation for many conditions. Your physiotherapist will progress your program safely based on your tolerance.
Seek immediate medical attention if your dizziness is accompanied by sudden weakness, numbness, facial drooping, difficulty speaking, double vision, severe headache, chest pain, or loss of consciousness. These symptoms may indicate a medical emergency and require urgent assessment.
Apollo Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation provides one-on-one vestibular assessments and individualized rehabilitation programs in a modern private clinic in Kitchener. With advanced training in neurological physiotherapy, we focus on identifying the underlying cause of your symptoms and helping you return to your daily activities with greater confidence
Still have a question? Reach out directly and our team will help.
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