What Are Vestibular Physiotherapy & Concussion Management?
The vestibular system, made up of structures in the inner ear and their connections to the brain, is responsible for your sense of balance and spatial orientation. When this system is disrupted by injury, illness, or concussion, it can trigger symptoms like vertigo, dizziness, nausea, visual disturbances, and difficulty concentrating.
Vestibular physiotherapy uses targeted exercises, repositioning maneuvers, and balance retraining to help your brain recalibrate. Concussion management goes a step further, addressing the full picture of post-concussion recovery, including cognitive symptoms, return-to-activity planning, and managing sensitivity to light, noise, and motion. Together, these two approaches cover the complete spectrum of what many of our patients experience.
When the World Won't Stop Spinning or You Can't Quite Feel Like Yourself After a Concussion
Dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues are not just uncomfortable, they are disorienting in every sense of the word. Simple tasks like driving, reading, or walking through a grocery store can feel overwhelming. And yet these symptoms are often dismissed or misunderstood, leaving people struggling without answers or a clear path forward.
Concussion symptoms can be equally invisible and just as disruptive. Brain fog, persistent headaches, sensitivity to light and motion, and difficulty concentrating can linger for weeks or months after an injury, affecting your work, your activity, and your quality of life.
Whether you're dealing with vertigo that comes on without warning, post-concussion symptoms that just won't fully resolve, or a nagging sense that your balance isn't right, you don't have to figure it out alone. These are real, treatable conditions, and with the right care, most people see significant improvement.
At Versa Movement Collective in SW Calgary, we take vestibular and concussion conditions seriously. We're here to help you get back to feeling like yourself.
Vestibular Rehab & Concussion Care at Versa: Precise Assessment, Personalized Recovery
Our vestibular physiotherapy and concussion management program is led by Jordan Knapman, who uses state-of-the-art Insight Pro+ vestibular goggles to perform precise assessments of eye movement, balance, and inner ear function. This technology allows for diagnostic accuracy that goes well beyond a standard clinical assessment, so your treatment is built around exactly what your vestibular system and brain need.
Conditions we treat include:
- Vertigo and BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), chronic dizziness, and balance disorders
- Post-concussion syndrome, including headaches, brain fog, visual motion sensitivity, and cognitive fatigue
- Neck-related vestibular dysfunction and coordination difficulties following injury
Learn more about our team and approach or explore our other physiotherapy services at Versa.
What to Expect at Your Vestibular & Concussion Appointment
Comprehensive Assessment
Personalized Treatment Plan
Progressive Recovery
Life After Vestibular Physiotherapy & Concussion Management
With the right care, our patients in SW Calgary and the surrounding communities commonly experience:
- Fewer and less intense episodes of vertigo or dizziness, often resolved entirely for BPPV
- Improved balance, coordination, and confidence in daily movement and activity
- Clearer thinking, reduced headaches, and relief from post-concussion symptoms, so you can return to work, sport, and the things that matter to you
Vestibular & Concussion Management
Our physiotherapy-based vestibular and concussion management program is designed to assess and treat dizziness, balance disorders, and post-concussion symptoms. The vestibular system—comprising the inner ear and brain—plays a crucial role in maintaining balance and spatial awareness. When affected by injury, illness, or concussion, individuals may experience vertigo, nausea, headaches, brain fog, and coordination difficulties. Using state-of-the-art vestibular goggles, we perform precise assessments to identify dysfunctions in eye movement, balance, and vestibular function. This advanced technology allows us to tailor effective treatment plans, which may include vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), balance retraining, eye movement exercises, manual therapy, and symptom management strategies.
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Book NowFrequently Asked Questions About Vestibular Physiotherapy & Concussion Management in Calgary
If you are experiencing dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, or lingering symptoms after a head injury, either or both services may apply. Many of our patients present with overlapping vestibular and concussion symptoms. A comprehensive assessment with Jordan will clarify your diagnosis and determine the best path forward.
Treatment length varies by condition. BPPV often resolves in one to three sessions. Post-concussion recovery typically requires a longer course of care, often four to eight weeks, depending on your symptoms and how long they have been present.
Yes, both services are performed by a registered physiotherapist and are covered by most extended health benefit plans. We recommend confirming your direct billing coverage with us before your first appointment.
Absolutely. BPPV is one of the most common and treatable vestibular conditions. A specific repositioning maneuver, performed during your appointment, is highly effective and often provides immediate relief.
Yes. Jordan specializes in both vestibular physiotherapy and concussion management, providing a comprehensive assessment and a graduated return-to-activity plan that addresses physical symptoms like headaches and dizziness as well as cognitive symptoms like brain fog and fatigue.
Ready to Feel Steady and Like Yourself Again?
Whether you're dealing with vertigo, ongoing dizziness, or concussion symptoms that just won't fully resolve, Jordan and the team at Versa are here to help.
We offer expert vestibular physiotherapy and concussion management to patients across SW Calgary, including Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Discovery Ridge, and Aspen.
