Supporting a loved one affected by dizziness and balance takes heart and guidance. Here's how to help effectively, without neglecting yourself.
Some dizziness comes from the inner ear and responds very well to vestibular rehab. It can disturb walking and raise fall risk.
What to know
- Many kinds of dizziness come from the inner ear and respond very well to specific rehab.
- Vestibular rehabilitation — targeted head and eye exercises — retrains the balance system.
- The brain can gradually relearn to compensate, so dizziness usually improves with practice.
- Gently moving despite mild unsteadiness actually helps the system recover faster.
When to see a physiotherapist
A physiotherapist can help when pain persists for several weeks, worsens, limits your activities, or comes with weakness, numbness or loss of function. They assess the situation, rule out red flags and build a tailored plan. In Quebec, no medical referral is required, though your insurer may ask for one.
The advantage of in-home physiotherapy
In-home physiotherapy treats dizziness and balance where life actually happens. Instead of recreating a problem in a clinic, the physiotherapist sees your real stairs, chair, bed and routine, then tailors each exercise to that environment. For seniors and people with dizziness, it removes travel, waiting and the stress of getting there.
In-home physiotherapy in Châteauguay and area
Physio Home provides in-home care for dizziness and balance in Châteauguay, Léry, Mercier and across the Montérégie. Sessions are led by Vitaliy Korovyanskiy, a McGill-trained physiotherapist, in French or English, with an insurance receipt provided after every session.