Vestibular (Inner Ear) Rehabilitation and training
Your vestibular system is like your body’s internal GPS, helping you stay balanced, stable, and oriented in space. When it isn’t working properly, you may feel dizzy, unsteady, or fatigued — and sometimes the symptoms show up in surprising ways, from headaches to back pain.
By retraining your brain and balance system, vestibular rehabilitation can reduce dizziness, improve coordination, and restore confidence in your movement.
You may benefit from vestibular rehabilitation if:
- You have lingering post-concussion symptoms
- You often feel dizzy or lightheaded
- You struggle with your balance or coordination
- You feel nauseous during car rides, flights, or boat trips
- You have a history of concussions or inner ear infections
- You live with scoliosis that affects your posture and movement
- You experience pain on both sides of your back, glutes, hamstrings, calves, or the soles of your feet
- You deal with frequent headaches or migraines
- You notice brain fog, poor concentration, or fatigue
- You feel motion sensitive in busy environments (scrolling screens, grocery stores, crowds)
- You get vertigo or spinning sensations when changing positions
- You feel unsteady walking or veer to one side
- You find sports or activities with quick head movement (skiing, biking, climbing) more difficult than they should be
Vestibulo-Collic Reflex (VCR)
This reflex helps keep your head steady when your body moves underneath it. Think of it when you’re mountain biking through rough terrain, swinging a golf club, or rotating hard in hockey — your neck and inner ear work together so your head stays stable and your vision clear.
The VCR integrates signals from your neck muscles and vestibular system to prevent unwanted head wobble and maintain stable vision.
Photo: Casey Brown working on her VCR, performing quick trunk rotations and using a laser head beam for feedback
What to expect
Assessment
We will assessment your gait, balance, reflexes and movements as it relate to your issues.
Rehabilitation
We will start by working on the drills that reduces threat on your nervous system and help you improve your quality of life. On the subsequent visit, I will challenge you a little more until you are satisfy with the outcome.
Training
Vestibular exercises can become more complex and sport specific. There are specific inner ear drills that can quickly improve your single leg balance, your ability to squat or jump higher.
Bookings
There are no specific bookings. If you have extended health benefits, verify what is covered and book an Athletic Therapy or Osteopathy initial assessment.