Physiotherapy

Manual Therapy, Cupping(Chinese Medicine), IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation, or Dry Needling), Acupuncture, Joint Mobilization, Neuromuscular Re-education, Postural Ed and Exercise.

Dizziness Caused by Vestibular Disorders

The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that process sensory information involved with controlling balance and eye movements. If disease or injury damages these processing areas, vestibular disorders can result.

Symptoms of vestibular disorders include spinning or whirling sensation, light-headedness, floating or rocking sensations.

For more information about Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, download the following link courtesy of the Vestibular Disorders Association.  http://vestibular.org/vestibular-disorders/treatment/vestibular-rehab.php

Free downloadable brochures from VEDA are also available regarding specific conditions:

Causes Of Dizziness:
http://vestibular.org/images/pdf/Causes%20of%20Dizziness_VEDApubS9.pdf

Vestibular Disorders – An Overview
http://vestibular.org/images/pdf/Vestibular%20Disorders%20Overview_VEDApubM2.pdf

Diagnostic Tests For Vestibular Problems
http://vestibular.org/images/pdf/Diagnostic%20Tests%20for%20Vestibular%20Problems_VEDApubF6.pdf

Tinnitis – Ringing In The Ears, an Overview From Veda
http://vestibular.org/images/pdf/Vision%20Challenges%20with%20Vestibular%20Disorders_VEDApubF31.pdf

Flow Chart – Illustrating Balance As A Complex System Of Sensory Input, Sensory Integration, And Motor Output
http://vestibular.org/images/Human%20Balance%20System_VEDA.jpg

To book an appointment for Vestibular Rehabilitation or to speak to our therapist, call 604-524-4446.

Intramuscular Stimulation

Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) is an effective treatment for chronic pain of neuropathic origin.  IMS was developed by Dr.Chan Gunn while he was a clinic physician at the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia.

IMS is effective and has few side-effects.  IMS uses implements adapted from traditional acupuncture, but is based on neurophysiological principles. The acupuncture needle used is very thin. You may not even feel it penetrating the skin, and if your muscle is normal, the needle is painless.

If your muscle is supersensitive and shortened, you'll feel a peculiar sensation - like a muscle cramp. This is caused by the muscle grasping the needle.  Once the muscle relaxes the discomfort disappears. The needle may still be in you, but because the muscle is no longer tight, you no longer feel it.  This is an important process in gaining lasting relief.

Indications For Treatment

Neuropathic pain is caused by muscle shortening, resulting from muscle spasm and contracture. Muscle shortening produces pain by pulling on tendons, straining them as well as wearing down the joints they move.  This leads to degenerative changes such as tendonitis and osteoarthritis.  The goal of the treatment is to reduce this muscle shortening, thereby releasing the pressure on the nerve.

For more information or to book a free assessment, call us at 604-524-4446.