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Optimize Your Recovery with Vestibular Neuritis Treatment in Ottawa

​Vestibular neuritis is an inner ear condition caused by inflammation of the vestibular nerve, the nerve responsible for sending balance signals from the inner ear to the brain. This sudden disruption can result in intense vertigo, imbalance, and difficulty focusing the eyes, often making even simple movements feel overwhelming.

 

Our physiotherapists at Kinoveo can help individuals across Kanata North recover from vestibular neuritis using targeted vestibular rehabilitation strategies to restore balance, confidence, and stability.

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Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

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Vestibular neuritis typically comes on suddenly, often following a viral infection such as a cold or flu. Unlike BPPV, which causes brief episodes of spinning, vestibular neuritis usually results in longer-lasting vertigo and imbalance that can persist for days or even weeks.

Common symptoms include:

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  • Severe, persistent spinning vertigo (especially in the first few days)

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Difficulty with balance and walking

  • Unsteadiness or “foggy” sensation that worsens with movement

  • In some cases, visual disturbances or blurred focus

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As noted by the Johns Hopkins Medicine Vestibular Center, symptoms can improve over time, but recovery may be incomplete without proper rehabilitation.

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Physiotherapy Can Help Vestibular Neuritis

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The brain has an incredible ability to adapt, a process called central habituation. Vestibular physiotherapy helps accelerate this process by safely reintroducing movement, retraining the brain to rely on accurate visual and proprioceptive input, and minimizing long-term dizziness or imbalance.

At Kinoveo Physio, we create individualized vestibular rehab programs that may include:

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  • Balance retraining to improve postural control

  • Gaze stabilization exercises to reduce visual blurring and dizziness during head movement

  • Walking and turning drills to regain safe mobility

  • Progressive exposure to motion or visual stimuli that may be triggering

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These exercises are carefully dosed to challenge the system without making symptoms worse, promoting steady and lasting recovery.

What to Expect at Kinoveo Physio​

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Your care begins with a comprehensive vestibular assessment. We'll evaluate your balance, eye movements, and how your symptoms respond to specific head and body positions. We also need to make sure that there is nothing else going on that could be causing your symptoms. From there, we’ll guide you through a structured rehab program tailored to your current function and recovery timeline.

Our vestibular-trained physiotherapists will also teach you strategies and exercises to manage symptom flare-ups and safely progress back to daily activities.

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Come and visit us!

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With the right rehabilitation plan, full recovery is possible. Visit our clinic in Kanata to receive help getting steady on your feet again and reclaim your sense of control.

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