New Ray Physiotherapy and Health Clinic
Unit 310, 32700 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford BC · 604-744-0555

Vestibular rehabilitation and vertigo treatment in Abbotsford

Assessment and treatment for dizziness, vertigo and balance problems, including repositioning treatment for BPPV.

What is vestibular rehab?

Finding out why the room is spinning

Dizziness has many causes and treatment depends entirely on which one applies. Vestibular rehabilitation begins with assessment: your physiotherapist tests eye movement, positional changes and balance to determine what is driving your symptoms.

Where the cause is BPPV, crystals displaced within the inner ear, repositioning manoeuvres often resolve symptoms remarkably quickly. Other causes respond to graded retraining exercises that help the brain recalibrate.

Vestibular Rehabilitation (Vertigo) treatment at New Ray Physiotherapy and Health Clinic in Abbotsford
Vestibular Rehabilitation (Vertigo) at our Abbotsford clinic
Good to know, before your appointment

Bring someone to drive you if positional testing tends to make you very symptomatic and avoid a heavy meal beforehand. Testing may briefly provoke your dizziness, that is how we identify the cause and it settles quickly.

How it helps

Conditions vestibular rehab treats

Dizziness, vertigo and unsteadiness frequently respond well to targeted treatment.

Not sure whether this is right for you? Call us, if something else would suit you better, we’ll tell you.

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Therapist and patient during a vestibular rehabilitation (vertigo) appointment in Abbotsford
What to expect

Your appointment, step by step

1

Detailed history

What your dizziness feels like, how long it lasts and what provokes it.

2

Positional & eye testing

Specific tests that identify the system responsible for your symptoms.

3

Treatment

Repositioning manoeuvres for BPPV or a tailored retraining programme.

4

Home exercises

A simple daily programme to consolidate progress between visits.

Our approach

What treatment may involve

Every plan is tailored to you. Depending on your assessment, your treatment may draw on a combination of these.

01

Epley & repositioning manoeuvres

Guided head movements that reposition displaced inner-ear crystals.

02

Gaze stabilization

Exercises that retrain steady vision during head movement.

03

Habituation training

Controlled, repeated exposure to reduce motion sensitivity.

04

Balance retraining

Progressive challenges to improve steadiness and confidence.

05

Cervical treatment

Hands-on neck care where the neck contributes to symptoms.

06

Falls-prevention advice

Practical strategies for safety at home and outdoors.

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Still have a question?

Our friendly team is happy to help. Reach us during clinic hours. We are open 8:00am to 8:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:00am to 6:00pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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How quickly can vertigo be treated?

BPPV often improves dramatically after one or two repositioning treatments. Other causes take longer but usually respond well.

Will testing make me dizzy?

Possibly, briefly. Provoking symptoms in a controlled way is how we identify the cause and it settles within moments.

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

No referral is needed. If assessment suggests a cause requiring medical investigation, we will tell you and coordinate with your doctor.

Can I drive to my appointment?

If your vertigo is severe or unpredictable, please arrange a ride for your first visit.

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Your recovery starts with a single conversation. Book online or call us and we’ll find a time that fits around your life.