Health & Wellness

Concussions can cause trauma that results in vestibular dysfunction. VeDA is offering a free webinar on this topic. Concussions & Dizziness - Is there a connection? This is the topic of our October 15th webinar,

VeDA Ambassador, David Morrill, recently completed a 5K race to raise awareness about vestibular disorders. By David Morrill, Chair, VeDA Ambassador Board and vestibular patient I call this my "Take Back My Life 5K." Two

Dr. Rachael Trommelen is conducting a survey to assess physician knowledge of and experience with diagnosing vestibular disorders. If you are a physician and interested in taking Dr. Trommelen's survey, please see below. If you

Emma Tracy Jones is researching the connection between balance disorders & depression and is looking for volunteers to participate in her study. "I am researching anxiety and depression in people with balance disorders for my

Notice Your Head Spinning When Severe Storms Like Tornados or Hurricanes Spin Your Way? How To Get Help. Severe spring storms, violent tornados and hurricane season are especially difficult for millions suffering from “seasonal vertigo”

Can a person with vestibular disorder benefit from a service or emotional support dog? For those of you with balance and anxiety issues, this is a question you may ask yourself. In 2015, service animals

The Neurology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association is accepting comments on new clinic practice guidelines for treatment of vestibular hypofunction. VeDA supports the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPG) to assist physical therapists

Certified vestibular therapist, Abeed Hirji, reviews a 5-minute non-invasive office procedure for the treatment of BPPV. Really, a quick fix?  Yes, is my response to this question by many of my patients who come to

Tania Stadsbader, VeDA Ambassador and author of the book, "Dizzy Me" - a memoir about her frustrating journey to get a vestibular diagnosis - has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help get her book translated

As a physical therapist, I’m often asked the following question by my patients, “Why am I dizzy?”  Well, I can’t really answer that question without first explaining how the normal vestibular system works.  So here

Gentamicin and other aminoglycosides can cause permanent vestibular damage. This study - conducted by the family member of a vestibular patient - aims to evaluate the day to day limitations reported by people who have

Betsy Stengel is a Meniere's patient and a life-long swimmer. In this article she describes the challenges a swimming pool poses for a vestibular patient, such as the dancing reflection of light below the pool's