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Vestibular Rehabilitation Ottawa | Treat Vertigo, Dizziness and balance problems | Care2Cure Physiotherapy

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  Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is a unique form of therapy that intends to alleviate both the primary and secondary issues due to vestibular disorders. This exercise-based program is primarily designed to reduce dizziness, vertigo, and reduce imbalance as well as address any secondary impairments that are the after-effects of the vestibular disorder.   How does it work? Depending on the identified vestibular-related problems, five major principal techniques of exercise may be prescribed: 1.     Habituation 2.     Balance Training 3.     Gaze Stabilization 4.     Sensory reorganization 5.     Desensitization Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy in real life situation simulation improves the following symptoms: 1.     Blurred vision during head movement 2.     Imbalance while walking 3.     Sensation of spinning 4.     Frequent falls 5.     Dizziness Looking out for Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy or Vestibular Therapy in Ottawa? Care2Cure helps in Vestib

Shockwave Therapy Ottawa | For Chronic Pain Relief | Care2Cure Physiotherapy

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 The purpose of the Shockwave Therapy is to trigger the body's natural healing response with the help of an applicator which is used to direct radial ‘shockwaves’ on the part of the body to be treated.   How does shockwave therapy work? Shockwave therapy is a modification that is becoming common in physiotherapy. It includes using much lower energy than in medical applications. Shockwave therapy is used in treating many musculoskeletal conditions, majorly those which involve the connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons. Once the PT has identified in which part of the body the complaint originates, and which shockwave therapy suitable method to be used, some gel is applied to the stressed area. Then the Shockwave device is used which contains a fast-moving projectile controlled by a compressor. This projectile helps transmit the energy to the applicator to generate the radial shockwaves, which then gets absorbed and spread through the body. The frequency and pressure