Vestibular Physiotherapy in St. Catharines

Vestibular Rehab for Dizziness, Vertigo & Balance Problems

Vestibular physiotherapy helps assess and treat dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, motion sensitivity, and other inner-ear related conditions.

At LV Physiotherapy in St. Catharines, our experienced team provides personalized care to help you feel steadier, reduce symptoms, and improve your quality of life.

Treatment may include balance exercises, gaze stabilization, repositioning techniques for BPPV, neck mobility work, education, and gradual return-to-activity strategies.

Signs You May Need Vestibular Physiotherapy

  • A vestibular assessment can help identify what may be contributing to your symptoms.

Vestibular Conditions We Treat in St. Catharines

  • BPPV
  • Vertigo
  • Dizziness
  • Vestibular neuritis
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Balance problems
  • Motion sensitivity
  • Post-concussion dizziness
  • Cervicogenic dizziness
  • Visual motion sensitivity

We create personalized treatment plans based on a thorough assessment and your unique goals.

Vestibular Goggles
Vestibular Rehabilitation

BPPV Treatment in St. Catharines

BPPV, or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, is one of the most common causes of vertigo and can cause spinning when rolling over in bed, looking up, bending forward, or changing positions.

Vestibular physiotherapy can help identify whether BPPV may be contributing to your symptoms and may include gentle repositioning techniques to help reduce vertigo and improve your balance.

What Can I Expect at my Physiotherapy Assessment for Dizziness/Vertigo?

A detailed history of your problem is the most crucial information needed by your St. Catharines Physiotherapist to diagnose the cause of your vestibular disorder and to appropriately develop a treatment plan with VRT exercises. After listening to your subjective history of your symptoms your Physiotherapist at LV Physiotherapy will perform a Physical Examination.

The Physical Exam may include:

  • Balance Assessment
  • Gaze Stabilization
  • Eye Tracking
  • Neurological Scan
  • Reflexes
  • Special tests to determine the cause and appropriate treatment for your dizziness.

Depending on what your physiotherapist finds on their initial examination they may send you for a series of other tests to further determine the cause of your vestibular symptoms.

Our Clinicians

Meet Your Vestibular Physiotherapy Team

Dora Forde LV Physiotherapy

Dora Forde

PT.(Reg.)Ont., M.Sc.PT., B.Kin.(Hon.)

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Team Member LV Physiotherapy

Ryan Lacson

Registered Physiotherapist

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OUR CLINIC

What Sets LV Physiotherapy Apart?

Our St. Catharines clinic is trusted by families, athletes, and healthcare professionals for personalized, evidence-based physiotherapy.

One-on-One Care

You’ll always get focused, individualized attention—no rushed or double-booked appointments.

All Ages & Stages

From children to seniors, we tailor treatment plans to your unique needs and goals.

Whole-Body Approach

We don’t just address symptoms—we dig deeper to find and treat the root cause.

Results That Matter

Our patients report real, lasting relief and confidence getting back to everyday life.

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What Our Patients Have to Say

Detailed Conditions We Treat with Vestibular Physiotherapy

  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome
  • Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)
  • Vestibular Neuritis/ Labyrinthitis
  • Motion Sensitivity/ Sensitivity to Crowds
  • Unilateral/Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction or Loss
  • Meniere’s Disease (Endolymphatic Hydrops)
  • Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)
  • Migraine Associated Vertigo (Vestibular Migraine)
  • Labyrinthine Infarction
  • Cervicogenic Dizziness
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Dizziness and Imbalance following a CVA (Stroke) or other Central Nervous System Disorder
  • Poor balance as a result of aging or deconditioning
  • Dehiscence or Perilymphatic fistulas
  • Visual Vertigo
  • Ototoxicity
  • And More

***A physiotherapy assessment is recommended to determine the cause of dizziness and whether rehabilitation is appropriate.***

Contact Us to Book an Appointment:

If you are searching for Vestibular Therapy in St. Catharines we can help. If your dizziness symptoms are holding you back from living a normal life, schedule an assessment at LV Physiotherapy today with one of our St. Catharines Physiotherapists. We serve the entire Niagara region including Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Vineland, Jordan, Thorold, and Fonthill.

Call: 905-682-5119

Physio Therapy St. Catharines

Contact
5-274 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2S 0B6

(905) 682-5119
lvphysiotherapy@gmail.com

Open Hours

Mon-Thu: 8 am-7 pm
Friday: 8 am-2 pm