Wave Physiotherapy - Toronto

11/03/2024

As adults, when we’re not feeling our best, it’s common to feel tense, frustrated, sad, irritable, or even angry. It can be hard to figure out what’s needed in the moment to feel at ease and settled. The part of our nervous system that controls breathing, heart rate, digestion, temperature and our emotional state can be working in overdrive without us even being aware of it.

Imagine how much harder it is for your child!

You'll find tips on how to help your child regulate their nervous system while recovering from a vestibular disorder in the article below

https://www.wavephysiotherapy.ca/blog/nervous-system

09/22/2024

The most common cause of vertigo is a vestibular condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (or BPPV). Getting a diagnosis and treatment quickly helps to limit the impacts that this condition has on folks' physical and mental wellness.

If you're experiencing vertigo that lasts less than a minute that is brought on by rolling in bed, there's a good chance your symptoms are being caused by BPPV and that treatment with a vestibular therapist will help you feel much better.

You can read more about BPPV in my recently posted blog

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is the most common vestibular issue and one of the most debilitating. I cover what it is, what causes it, assessment and BPPV treatment, along with other most asked BPPV questions.

08/31/2024

Has your child been experiencing dizziness or trouble with their balance? Do they get tired quickly when they're reading or even have a hard time while they're at school?

It's possible your child is having trouble with their vestibular system. Read more about symptoms in children and what I think parents and guardians need to know about pediatric vestibular therapy.

https://www.wavephysiotherapy.ca/blog/vestibular-therapy-for-kids

Learn more about vestibular physiotherapy for children. If your child has dizziness, nausea, vertigo, balance issues, motion sensitivity or other signs of vestibular dysfunction, you'll want to read this article to have a better idea of how vestibular therapy can help.

09/23/2023

As more kids are being diagnosed with vestibular disorders, data is showing that vestibular migraine & other paediatric migraine variants are the most common cause of vertigo & dizziness in kids.

Identifying children with migraine variants is important to making sure families get the right support. Lifestyle modifications, reassurance for the child & family, and (with frequent attacks) referral to a physician for recommendations about supplements & medication for medical management are key to helping these kids feel their best!