In a world where balance is key, our sense of equilibrium often goes unnoticed until it’s compromised. Imagine a life where every step you take feels like a precarious tightrope walk or a relentless merry-go-round spinning out of control. This is the daily reality for millions of individuals grappling with vestibular disorders, a group of […]
Have you experienced a fall? Have you nearly fallen and are afraid that this may happen again? Do you occasionally feel lightheaded? Are you more cautious when using stairs or other steep areas? Do you get nervous driving at night or when it rains? Being in dark or busy places makes you uncomfortable? Every year, […]
The Bottom Line The most frequent condition affecting the inner ear is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Although BPPV can affect persons of various ages, it is most prevalent in those over 60. Physical therapy is an effective way to treat most patients. Rarely, the symptoms could last for years. What is BPPV? The most […]
What is Meniere’s disease?
September 15, 2017
Dizziness and Balance, Physiotherapy
Menieres disease is a disorder that affects the inner ear. It is also known as idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops. It normally only affects one ear and is characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus and severe pain in the ear and occasionally and progressive loss of hearing. The inner ear is responsible for many different functions including balance […]
While dizziness affects people of all age groups, it is a more common complain among older individuals. Most commonly, being dizzy is associated with the use of different medications and age-related changes among elderly individuals. However, vertigo without an apparent reason is an alarming situation as it can be a symptom of different health-related conditions, […]
Diagnosing a sports-related concussion as soon as possible is a very important factor in preventing serious damages that may affect your recovery and to prevent further injuries. You may have suffered a concussion if you have one or more of these symptoms. Try to contact your family doctor or a trained healthcare provider in diagnosing […]
A mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also known as a concussion is a caused by the forceful motion of the head or by a direct trauma to it which results in an insult to brain. This results in the person experiencing disorientation, being in a state of confusion and/or having a loss of consciousness for […]
Dizziness, vertigo, and other balance-related conditions are among the most common health problems in adults. Characterized by sudden light-headedness and a sensation that your head is spinning, vertigo affects almost 40% of the adult population, with increased prevalence among older people. While occasional dizziness is not a serious issue, for chronic sufferers, vertigo can become […]
How to Temporarily Cope with Dizziness
July 23, 2014
General, Pain Management
Persistent dizzy spells make you sick and miserable and can disrupt basic daily functions. Even chores and errands are hard to complete when the world won’t stop spinning. Long-term solutions to dizziness can and should be discussed with a doctor, but if you’re suddenly hit with a dizzy spell, you can take several steps in […]
