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Vertigo & Spinning Sensations
Episodes of spinning or motion-related dizziness that may affect confidence with standing, walking, or changing positions.
Targeted Vestibular & Balance Care
Vertigo & Dizziness Physiotherapy in Abbotsford, BC
When dizziness or vertigo keeps coming back, even simple movements can become frustrating and difficult to manage. At Abbotsford Physiotherapy, we take a focused look at your symptoms and movement patterns to develop personalized treatment aimed at improving balance, reducing dizziness, and helping you feel more secure in everyday movement.
Vestibular & Balance Screening
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Balance & Movement Retraining
Symptom & Balance Focus
Identifying movement triggers
Vestibular AssessmentIdentifying contributing factors
One-to-One CareDedicated clinical time
Balance RehabilitationProgressive functional support
Direct BillingICBC & Extended Health
Understanding your balance system
When dizziness affects how you move through your day.
Dizziness can interfere with everyday things like getting out of bed, looking up or down, turning your head, walking through busy spaces, or moving quickly from one position to another. For some people, the problem is a spinning sensation; for others, it feels more like being unsteady or unsure on their feet.
At Abbotsford Physiotherapy, we look at how your symptoms respond to movement, position changes, balance tasks, and everyday activity. This helps us choose appropriate physiotherapy strategies to work on the specific movement and balance difficulties you are experiencing.
- Assessment of dizziness and balance-related movement difficulties
- Exercises matched to your symptoms, tolerance, and functional needs
- Balance and coordination training for safer everyday movement
- A gradual home program to practice and reinforce your progress
Evidence-Based Vestibular Care
Active rehabilitation focused on balance, movement, and confidence.
Conditions we treat
Common Vertigo & Dizziness Concerns.
Dizziness and balance symptoms can present in different ways. Our assessment helps identify the functional factors contributing to symptoms and directs targeted rehabilitation.
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Positional Dizziness
Dizziness triggered by movements such as rolling in bed, looking up, bending, or changing head position.
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Balance & Unsteadiness
Feeling unsteady, veering while walking, or having difficulty maintaining balance during everyday activities.
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Visual Motion Sensitivity
Symptoms that increase in visually busy environments, during head movement, or with changes in visual focus.
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Gait & Mobility Difficulties
Difficulty walking confidently, turning, changing direction, or managing uneven surfaces because of reduced balance.
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Vestibular Recovery Needs
Rehabilitation following vestibular symptoms or other balance-related concerns, with exercises progressed according to clinical findings.
Clinical techniques
Targeted therapies for balance and vestibular recovery.
Targeted therapies for balance and vestibular recovery.
Clinical Assessment
Vestibular Assessment
Assessment of dizziness, balance, eye-head coordination, and movement responses to help determine the right rehabilitation approach.
BALANCE TRAINING
Balance & Gait Training
Progressive exercises to improve steadiness, walking confidence, lower-limb control, and balance during everyday activities.
VESTIBULAR REHAB
Gaze Stabilization
Gaze Stabilization
Structured Rehabilitation
Our 4-stage balance recovery roadmap.
A transparent, stepwise progression so you understand each phase of rehabilitation and what to work on between clinical visits.
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Comprehensive Assessment
We review your symptoms and history, screen relevant neurological and vestibular features, and assess balance, gait, and movement responses.
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Symptom Management
We use appropriate education, positioning, movement strategies, and targeted exercises to help manage dizziness and improve confidence with activity.
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Balance & Coordination
Progressive balance, coordination, gaze, and lower-limb exercises to improve stability during standing and walking.
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Long-Term Confidence
Functional practice, home exercises, and strategies for busy environments, turning, uneven surfaces, and return to valued activities.
Direct billing & insurance coverage.
Vertigo and balance rehabilitation at Abbotsford Physiotherapy may be eligible for direct billing with most major private insurance plans, ICBC motor vehicle accident claims, and WorkSafeBC rehabilitation cases.
ICBC Approved
WorkSafeBC
Pacific Blue Cross
Sun Life
Canada Life
Manulife
Condition FAQ
Questions about vertigo and dizziness physiotherapy.
Clear, practical answers about assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems.
Should I avoid activity when I feel dizzy?
Complete avoidance of movement is not always helpful. Depending on the cause and your clinical findings, gradual, guided movement and balance exercises may help improve confidence and function.
How can physiotherapy help with vertigo and balance problems?
Physiotherapy can assess balance and movement responses and, when appropriate, use vestibular exercises, gaze stabilization, balance training, and functional rehabilitation to address identified impairments.
Do I need testing before seeing a physiotherapist for dizziness?
Not necessarily. Your physiotherapist can begin with a clinical assessment and determine whether further medical assessment or testing is appropriate based on your symptoms and screening findings.
Can physiotherapy help after an injury that caused dizziness or balance problems?
If dizziness or balance problems began after an injury, a physiotherapy assessment can help identify movement and balance impairments and determine an appropriate rehabilitation plan. Coverage depends on the specific claim and eligibility.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies with the cause, severity, duration, and response to rehabilitation. Your physiotherapist can review progress and adjust the plan over time.
What exercises might I receive for home care?
Exercises may include gaze stabilization, balance activities, gait practice, lower-limb strengthening, and functional movement drills when clinically appropriate.
Take the next step
Ready to feel more confident with movement and balance?
Book an assessment with our Abbotsford physiotherapy team today. We will help you understand your symptoms and build a clear, evidence-informed rehabilitation plan.
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