Treatment for Vestibular Hypofunction
How Vestibular Physiotherapy Can Help With Vestibular Hypofunction
Vestibular hypofunction is a condition where the vestibular system—the part of your inner ear and brain that helps control balance and eye movements—functions below normal levels. This can lead to symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, and difficulty focusing or coordinating movement.
At MUV Therapy Physio & Sports Medicine in Mississauga, we specialize in vestibular physiotherapy and offer a comprehensive Vestibular Rehabilitation Program to help patients recover and regain confidence in their movement.
What Is Vestibular Rehabilitation?
Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of physiotherapy designed to treat balance disorders and vestibular dysfunction. A vestibular physiotherapist assesses your condition and creates a personalized treatment plan using evidence-based techniques.
Benefits of Vestibular Physiotherapy for Vestibular Hypofunction
1. Targeted Treatment Plans
Our vestibular physiotherapists in Mississauga tailor each program to your specific symptoms and lifestyle. Exercises focus on improving gaze stability, balance, and movement coordination—helping your brain adapt and compensate for the reduced vestibular input.
2. Evidence-Based Care
Vestibular rehabilitation is backed by strong research and is rooted in the principles of neuroplasticity. This means your brain can learn to adjust and form new connections that restore balance and reduce dizziness over time.
3. Effective Symptom Relief
Common symptoms of vestibular hypofunction—such as vertigo, dizziness, and motion sensitivity—can be significantly reduced through physiotherapy. Techniques like gaze stabilization, habituation exercises, and balance retraining are highly effective.
4. Thorough Assessment
At MUV Therapy, our vestibular physiotherapists conduct a full assessment of your balance, gait, coordination, and any related musculoskeletal or neurological issues. This allows us to take a holistic approach to your care.
5. Non-Invasive, Drug-Free Approach
Vestibular physiotherapy offers a safe, conservative alternative to medication or surgery. It’s ideal for individuals looking for a natural and long-term solution to their vestibular symptoms.
6. Lasting Improvement and Confidence
With consistent treatment, you can expect improved stability, better mobility, and greater confidence in your daily activities. Reducing your risk of falls and improving quality of life are key outcomes of our vestibular rehab program.
Real Stories: How Vestibular Rehabilitation Helped Grace Find Relief
Many patients come to us after months—or even years—of confusion, misdiagnosis, and unsuccessful treatments. One of those patients was Grace, a woman in her 50s who had been struggling with constant dizziness, fogginess, and imbalance that was affecting her work and everyday life.
Grace had initially been told by her doctor that she had BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) and was prescribed the Epley maneuver, a technique commonly used to reposition crystals in the inner ear. But every time she attempted the maneuver, her symptoms got worse. She felt more disoriented and began to fear movement altogether. She was told to “wait it out,” but months passed and nothing improved.
By the time Grace came to MUV Therapy, she was skeptical. She had tried exercises that didn’t work, worried that she was just getting older, and feared she’d have to “just live with it.”
But during her initial vestibular assessment at our clinic in Mississauga, our physiotherapist discovered something important—Grace didn’t actually have BPPV. Instead, she had unilateral vestibular hypofunction, a condition where one side of the vestibular system isn’t working as well as the other. This condition often mimics BPPV, but requires a completely different treatment approach.
Using targeted gaze stabilization, balance training, and habituation exercises, Grace began to retrain her brain to compensate for the loss of vestibular function. Within a few sessions, her dizziness began to subside. Over the following weeks, her confidence in movement returned—and so did her ability to walk her dog, drive comfortably, and go to work without fear of spinning sensations.
Grace now tells us she wishes she had started vestibular rehab sooner. And she's not alone.
If You’ve Tried Everything and Still Feel Off, You’re Not Alone
Stories like Grace’s are common. Many patients don’t realize that not all dizziness is treated the same, and that vestibular issues are often misdiagnosed or overlooked in primary care settings.
At MUV Therapy, we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all approach. Our vestibular physiotherapists in Mississauga specialize in taking the time to truly understand what’s going on—because accurate diagnosis leads to effective treatment.
If you’ve been told it’s BPPV and the Epley didn’t help, or if you’ve been feeling off for a long time without answers, we’re here to help.
Start Vestibular Rehabilitation Today
If you’re struggling with symptoms of vestibular hypofunction, don’t wait to get help. At MUV Therapy, our vestibular physiotherapy services in Mississauga can provide you with expert guidance, tailored exercises, and compassionate care to support your recovery.
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