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According to Merriam-Webster, Hyperacuity is “greater than normal acuteness of a sense, including hearing. Hyperacusis is defined by the Cleveland Clinic as “a rare hearing disorder where sound others perceive as normal, seem uncomfortable and
Why is gait health important for overall health? It’s been said that walking is our superpower. We often take it for granted until something goes amiss. Walking requires complex, rhythmic, patterning, moving in cyclical stages,
By Karen R Mizrach Our digital devices are wonderful, annoying, and all sorts of inbetween. The lights, the motion, the print, the colors, the noise, can all challenge our already sensitive brains, eyes and ears.
Introduction TMWD (Third Mobile Window Disorders) are defined as a group of disorders, among which Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome is the most recognized. They have a common clinical presentation including a combination of Tullio's
Summary by Megan Clark, MWC, with thanks to the Journal of Vestibular Research The Committee for the Classification of Vestibular Disorders of the Bárány Society recently released diagnostic criteria for vascular vertigo and dizziness. Classifying
"What Are Those Poles For?" “Are you practicing your skiing?” a colleague quipped at a conference at the beach. “Did you hike here?” asked the server at a restaurant near my home in the Blue
Falling Back: BPPV and Relapse of Vertiginous Symptoms in the Fall Season Though it’s not an official condition, “October Slide” refers to the worsening of symptoms that those with chronic illness begin to feel as
Living with a vestibular condition is hard enough without being told that your symptoms are “all in your head.” Sadly, that is exactly what vestibular patients are told time and time again. Right now, there
Why anxiety and fear of symptoms keeps dizziness going- and how to break that cycle If you’re suffering from a vestibular disorder, chances are that you’ve had an encounter (or two, or many!) with fear
By Drs. Michael Teixido and John Carey. Updated June 2022 by Pavan Krishnan, pre-doctorate research fellow at Johns Hopkins Introduction Migraine is a common clinical problem characterized by episodic attacks of head pain and associated
Do what you love Fill your mind with positive insights Create a space to listen to yourself Be creative: paint, draw, color Connect with nature Share your story Listen to music Journal Laugh! Hi, soul!
For those who love helping others; a gentle reminder to take care of yourselves, too. As a physical therapist and meditation coach in training, I deeply sympathize with the joy that comes from supporting others