Diagnostics

Have you or a friend experienced what you thought was a recurrance of BPPV, only to find out it was not BPPV causing your symptoms? Here we present a case study to help illustrate the

Cochlear implants are primarily designed to restore hearing by bypassing damaged or non-functioning parts of the inner ear and stimulating the auditory nerve directly. While their primary function is auditory, they can have secondary effects

Continuing education for vestibular healthcare professionals is essential to build the competency of people trained to assess and treat vestibular conditions. While there are many short courses available to learn the vestibular system basics, in

By Maria Machala, MS, NP I hear it all the time from my patients. Long wait times, numerous consults, tests, and opinions, and no definitive answers. Dizziness has become chronic and debilitating, and it seems

If you or a loved one has struggled with symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance, you know how challenging it can be to find a healthcare professional with specialized training in vestibular dysfunction. This can

Vestibular disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated, often with severe consequences for patients, including increased medical costs, loss of time worked, and less quantifiable, but equally relevant, negative impacts on quality of life. Also troubling is

Cervicogenic dizziness is a difficult and sometimes controversial diagnosis. There is no single test to confirm the cause of dizziness experienced by people also suffering from neck pain. In many instances dizziness decreases as the

How Does COVID Affect Me? VeDA's Medical and Scientific Advisors provide advice for some vestibular patients who may be at higher risk for the coronavirus (COVID-19). VeDA has been receiving many questions about coronavirus (officially

Dr. Alain Semont is a French physiotherapist known for introducing the Semont manuever for treatment of BPPV and coining the term, "vestibular rehabilitation." Introduction Balance rehabilitation is commonly linked to disorders of the neuro-motor outputs

Experts update best practices for diagnosis and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with a focus on improving quality of care and outcomes. The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical

The author postulates that many patients diagnosed with Ménière’s disease could actually have semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCSC). By Philippa Thomson “You are correct that Ménière’s disease is over diagnosed. Many physicians diagnose it when they

Vestibular disorders do not belong to one healthcare specialty, but require a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that patients are accurately diagnosed and effectively treated. By Kim Fox, DPT - Asheville Balance and Vestibular Center Often