The holidays can be both an enjoyable and stressful time for those with vestibular disorders and dizziness. Whether you are traveling, attending social/family events, or indulging in yummy meals, we have some tips and recommendations
By Karen R Mizrach, BSW, MEd, Vestie Many people who are affected by vestibular symptoms and disorders often have to quit work, or at least take time away. It is a life changing situation to
By Rochelle Lauzon, VeDA Ambassador and Physical Therapy Student This past September, during Balance Awareness Week, I had the pleasure of attending the 4th Annual ANPT Conference (Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy) in Columbus, OH.
By Caitlyn Toretto 9 doctors. 4 tests and scans. 8 months of seeking a diagnosis. 3 misdiagnoses. 11 treatment trials. Countless debilitating days, sleepless nights, and hours incessantly researching. This is my quantitative journey with
Making Vestibular Visible The vestibular community came together September 15-21, 2024 for the 28th annual Balance Awareness Week (BAW), a global event to raise awareness about vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and conditions caused by damage to
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
Book Review “Help! I’m Dizzy!” by Eric L. Slattery, MD There are a variety excellent medical texts for healthcare providers that explore the many aspects of vestibular medicine. However, Dr. Slattery has produced this excellent
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) announces the annual VeDA Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award initiative to increase awareness of vestibular disorders that affect the inner ear and brain. 2024 Lifetime Achievement award recipients include Robert
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
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) is excited to announce the formation of an Industry Advisory Council (IAC) to support vestibular patients around the world and help advocate for advancements in vestibular medicine. The VeDA IAC
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
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