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Research: Sleep and Dizziness in Service Members and Veterans

This study looked at the sleep quality of military Service members and Veterans who experience dizziness compared to those who do not experience dizziness. Why This Matters Dizziness is relatively common in the military population,

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Why Neurology Training Must Include Vestibular Care

A new article in Neurology Education argues that it’s time for vestibular neurology—the study and treatment of dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems—to be recognized as a core skill for all neurology trainees. Why this matters

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Virtual Reality App Matches Established Treatment for Debilitating Balance Disorder

Researchers at the University of Antwerp and the European Institute for Otorhinolaryngology have developed a virtual reality (VR) treatment that is just as effective as the current gold standard therapy for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS),

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Research: Understanding Balance and Dizziness in Children

Most people think of dizziness as an adult problem, but children can also experience significant balance and vestibular (inner ear) issues. These problems are often overlooked because children don’t always have the language to explain

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PROMIS Outcomes: Higher Odds of Adverse Mental Health When Physical Function Is Impaired

Summary Many people who experience dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems also struggle with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. This study looked at 170 people who were referred to vestibular physical therapy to find

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Research: Referral Trends between Vestibular Rehab and Testing

The study titled “Clinical Pathways in Vestibular Care: Referral Trends Between Vestibular Rehabilitation and Objective Vestibular Testing” included a medical chart review of patients who completed both vestibular rehabilitation (VR) —a specialized type of physical

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Research: Functional Brain Activity in PPPD During GVS

Functional brain activity in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) during galvanic vestibular stimulation reveals sensitization in the multisensory vestibular cortical network What is PPPD and why study it? Persistent postural‑perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a chronic condition

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Effect of Viewing Distance on Dynamic Visual Acuity

Why was this study done? Many people with dizziness or balance problems are given exercises to help stabilize their vision while moving their head. However, it can be hard for patients to know if those

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Research: Physical Activity and Vestibular Migraine

Vestibular migraine (VM) is a condition that causes dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues, significantly impacting daily life.  Distinguishing VM from other dizziness-related conditions can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms. The study “Self-reported Physical Activity

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Patient Registry Launched

The Vestibular Disorders Association and NORD® Launch Natural History Study of Vestibular Disorders Research study is open to participants worldwide to advance understanding and treatments for rare diseases causing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. Today, the

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Understanding Health-Related Quality of Life for Patients with Dizziness

Travel Award Winner Batoul Berri, AuD, is the 2025 winner of the VeDA Travel Award for her presentation at the American Balance Society (ABS) Annual Conference. What is the VeDA Travel Award? VeDA supports researchers

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Research: Comparing In-Clinic vs. Telehealth for Vestibular Physical Therapy

The study “Comparing in-clinic versus telehealth for vestibular physical therapy,” published in the Journal of Vestibular Research (2024), evaluated the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation (VR) delivered through telehealth compared to traditional in-clinic methods.  Comparing Patient

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