Vestibular rehabilitation requires specialized training. Our trained physiotherapists will conduct a thorough evaluation in order to find the cause of the dizziness, vertigo or balance disorder.
The vestibular organ, located behind the ear (inner ear), is an essential part of the body required to maintain normal balance and a fluid movement. An injury to the vestibular organ can affect adults as well as children. In most cases symptoms include loss of balance, dizziness, rotary vertigo, nausea, visual disturbances, can often be caused by an impairment in the vestibular organ.
In other cases, there could be a central nervous system involvement (i.e stroke, head trauma, migraine, etc.) that could also trigger these symptoms in addition to coordination or motor control problems.
NEW TECHNOLOGY to help treat vestibular impairment.
2023: NEURVESTA
Treatment Options
- Traditional Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Traditional Vestibular Rehab in combination with Neursantys
Sparx Wellness is proud to be able to offer the latest technology that has been shown to be able to help patients regain their vestibular function. We are proud to have partnered with Neurvesta and the University of Calgary to bring you the latest technologies and provide efficient and effective treatment options.
Neurvesta is another form of treatment for those suffering from vestibular problems. This treatment can either be integrated as part of the traditional vestibular rehabilitation or is can also be offered as a stand-alone treatment for patient.
Quick Balance Assessment / Fall Risk Program Assessment
Sparx Wellness is now offering their new Fall Risk Assessment program. This program uses and advanced sensor technology placed behind the ear in order to provide patients with their Fall Risk Assessment score.
This quick assessment performed by a physiotherapist will allow patients to monitor their risk of falls and explore potential treatment options.
These are some of the signs and symptoms that would require either a Fall Risk Assessment and/or Vestibular Assessment:
- Ongoing headaches
- Dizziness that isn’t going away, in addition to nausea and/or vomiting
- Loss of balance
- Walking with ambulatory aids (rollator, walker, cane, etc)
- Vertigo (whirling sensation)
- Lose balance or feel dizzy in a dark room, eyes closed
- Blurred vision along with any other symptom, in addition to twitching in the eyes
- Dizziness with sudden position changes, lying down, getting up, etc
Treatments
- Vestibular Assessment – 60 Minute – $175
- Vestibular Treatment – 60 Minute – $110
- Neurvesta Treatment – 30min -$100
- Fall Risk Assessment – 30 Minutes – $70
