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The study titled "Vestibular patients generate more regular head movements than healthy individuals during gaze-stabilization exercises," authored by Michael Schubert and colleagues, investigates differences in head movement patterns between vestibular patients and healthy controls during
Health disparities (HD) can have a devastating impact on individuals as well as the healthcare system. Health disparities can be linked to several factors such as access to health insurance, socioeconomic status, access to means
Sense of Direction in Vestibular Disorders In this article, published in the Journal of Vestibular Research, the current research regarding the impact of vestibular impairment on sense of direction (SOD) is explored. SOD refers to
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has affected over 750 million people and continues to increase. The nature and duration of symptoms experienced due to this disease vary widely among individuals. 43% of people who have had
Denise Schneider, DPT, FAAOMPT Effectiveness of Specific and Individual Instructions by a Physical Therapist to Improve Outcomes For Vestibular Rehabilitation at Home The Vestibular System The vestibular system, composed of the inner ear and parts
Spiral Therapeutics, Inc. (Spiral), a clinical-stage company focused on developing novel therapies for inner ear disorders, announced the successful completion of the Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of SPT-2101 (6% dexamethasone) in Meniere’s disease. Data review
The 32nd biannual meeting of the Barany Society was held from August 25th-28th, 2024 in Uppsala, Sweden and attracted over 800 vestibular experts from around the world. Founded in 1960 in honor of the Nobel-prize
Introduction Individuals with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: unsteadiness, a sensation of floating, or non-rotating dizziness that is present almost every day for more than three months. “PPPD
Tinnitus (pronounced “TIN-uh-tus” or “tin-NY-tus”) is the perception of sound that does not have an external source.1 It can be perceived in one or both ears, or in the head. Studies indicate that 10-15% of
New Research Below is a summary of a recent study into Mal de débarquement syndrome (MdDS) and how to reduce symptoms for people with this condition. Symptom Reduction in MdDS with Attenuation of the Velocity
Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a rare type of vestibular disorder characterized by a feeling of constant movement in the absence of motion. Movement can be experienced in the form of rocking, swaying, bobbing,
What is the placebo effect? First described in the early 1900s, the placebo effect is defined by Oxford Languages as a beneficial effect produced by an inactive drug or treatment that cannot be attributed to