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Vertigo

Restore Your Balance. Reduce Dizziness. Feel Confident Again.

If sudden dizziness, spinning sensations, or balance problems are interfering with your daily life, you’re not alone. Vertigo can make simple activities like walking, driving, working, or even turning your head feel overwhelming.
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At Motion Focus & Sports Clinic, we provide evidence-based vestibular physiotherapy designed to identify the cause of your dizziness and create a personalized treatment plan that helps you regain stability and confidence.

Whether your symptoms are caused by BPPV, vestibular disorders, concussion, or inner ear dysfunction, our experienced physiotherapists are here to help.
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When Should You See a Physiotherapist?

You should seek professional assessment if you experience:

  • Recurrent Dizziness
  • Frequent Spinning Sensations
  • Difficulty Walking
  • Poor Balance
  • Motion Sickness
  • Falls Due to Dizziness
  • Dizziness After Concussion
  • Neck Pain Associated with Dizziness
  • Symptoms Lasting More Than a Few Days
Early intervention often leads to faster recovery and reduces the risk of long-term balance problems.

What is Vertigo?

Vertigo is more than simply feeling dizzy. It is the false sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving, even when standing still. Many people experience vertigo as if the room is rotating around them, often accompanied by nausea, imbalance, blurred vision, or difficulty walking.
Vertigo itself is not a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying condition affecting the body’s balance system. The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, works closely with your eyes and brain to maintain balance and orientation. When this system is disrupted, dizziness and vertigo can occur.
Common symptoms include:
  • Spinning Sensations
  • Loss of Balance
  • Lightheadedness
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Motion Sensitivity
  • Difficulty Focusing Vision
  • Feeling Unsteady While Walking
  • Increased Dizziness with Head Movement
Although vertigo can occur at any age, it is especially common among older adults and individuals recovering from head injuries or inner ear disorders.
The good news is that many forms of vertigo respond extremely well to vestibular physiotherapy.

Common Causes of Vertigo We Treat

Our physiotherapists commonly help patients experiencing dizziness caused by:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

One of the most common causes of vertigo, BPPV, occurs when tiny calcium crystals inside the inner ear move into the wrong position. It often causes brief but intense spinning when rolling in bed, looking up, or bending over.

Vestibular Neuritis

Inflammation of the vestibular nerve can lead to severe dizziness, nausea, and imbalance.

Labyrinthitis

An inner ear infection that affects both hearing and balance.

Post-Concussion Vertigo

Many concussion patients experience dizziness weeks or months after their injury.

Cervicogenic Dizziness

Neck dysfunction, poor posture, or whiplash injuries can contribute to dizziness and balance issues.

Vestibular Migraine

Migraine-related dizziness often occurs even without a headache and may require specialized vestibular rehabilitation.

Why Choose Motion Focus & Sports Clinic for Vertigo Treatment in NW Calgary, AB?

Living with vertigo affects much more than your balance. It can reduce your independence, confidence, and overall quality of life. Our goal is to help you understand the cause of your symptoms while providing targeted treatment that addresses the root problem rather than simply managing symptoms.
During your assessment, our physiotherapist will perform a detailed examination that may include:
  • Balance Assessment
  • Eye Movement Evaluation
  • Vestibular Function Testing
  • Positional Testing for BPPV
  • Walking and Gait Analysis
  • Neck Mobility Assessment
  • Functional Movement Screening
Once we determine the underlying cause, we’ll develop an individualized treatment plan that focuses on restoring normal vestibular function and helping you safely return to daily activities.
Every treatment plan is customized to your symptoms, goals, and recovery progress.
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Benefits of Vertigo Treatment

  • Reduce Dizziness Episodes: Targeted vestibular exercises help retrain your brain and inner ear, reducing both the intensity and frequency of dizziness.
  • Improve Balance: Specialized balance training improves stability, coordination, and confidence during walking and everyday movement.
  • Decrease Fall Risk: Vertigo significantly increases the likelihood of falls, especially in older adults. Rehabilitation improves safety and independence.
  • Restore Normal Daily Activities: Whether driving, shopping, exercising, or working, treatment helps you return to activities without fear of sudden dizziness.
  • Improve Visual Stability: Vestibular rehabilitation strengthens the connection between your eyes and balance system, reducing blurred vision during movement.
  • Personalized Recovery Plan: No two cases of vertigo are identical. Your treatment is tailored specifically to your diagnosis and recovery goals.

Our Vertigo Treatment Approach

At Motion Focus & Sports Clinic, we use modern evidence-based techniques to restore balance safely.
Treatment may include:
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)
  • Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (Epley Maneuver)
  • Balance Retraining
  • Gaze Stabilization Exercises
  • Habituation Exercises
  • Walking & Functional Mobility Training
  • Neck Mobility Treatment
  • Manual Therapy (when appropriate)
  • Home Exercise Program
  • Fall Prevention Education
Each session builds progressively based on your improvement.

Why Early Treatment Matters?

Many individuals wait months before seeking treatment, believing dizziness will resolve on its own. Unfortunately, untreated vestibular conditions may lead to:
  • Reduced Physical Activity
  • Fear of Movement
  • Increased Fall Risk
  • Poor Posture
  • Anxiety Related to Dizziness
  • Reduced Confidence
  • Persistent Balance Deficits
Starting vestibular physiotherapy early can significantly improve recovery and help you return to normal life sooner.

No Referral ? No Worries

You don’t need a physician referral to begin physiotherapy at Motion Focus & Sports Clinic.

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Related Rehabilitation Services

Patients with vertigo often benefit from additional rehabilitation services, including:

  • Vestibular Physiotherapy
  • Concussion Rehabilitation
  • Physiotherapy
  • Manual Therapy
  • Shockwave Therapy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • TMJ Therapy
  • Neck Pain Treatment
  • Sports Physiotherapy

Ready to Start Your Recovery?

Don’t let dizziness control your life.

If you’re experiencing vertigo in NW Calgary, AB, our experienced physiotherapists are here to help you restore balance, reduce dizziness, and regain confidence in your everyday activities.

Book your assessment with Motion Focus & Sports Clinic today and take the first step toward lasting relief.

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FAQs

Can physiotherapy help vertigo?

Yes. Vestibular physiotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for many causes of vertigo, particularly BPPV, vestibular neuritis, concussion-related dizziness, and balance disorders.

Vertigo can result from inner ear disorders, BPPV, vestibular migraine, concussion, neck problems, infections, or other neurological conditions.

Recovery varies depending on the cause. Some BPPV cases improve within one or two visits, while more complex vestibular disorders may require several weeks of rehabilitation.
Vertigo itself is usually not life-threatening, but it can increase your risk of falls and injuries. Sudden severe dizziness accompanied by difficulty speaking, weakness, or vision loss requires immediate medical attention.
Your physiotherapist will review your medical history, assess your balance, eye movements, neck mobility, and vestibular function before creating a personalized treatment plan.
Yes. Some vestibular conditions can recur, but ongoing exercises and early treatment often reduce recurrence and improve long-term balance.
Yes. Vestibular rehabilitation is a safe, evidence-based treatment performed by trained physiotherapists. Exercises are carefully selected based on your condition and comfort level.

In many cases, imaging isn’t necessary. Your physiotherapist will assess your symptoms and recommend medical evaluation if any red flags are identified.