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Investigating health disparities in vestibular rehabilitation

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

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How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?

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

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Understanding Oscillopsia and Its Connection to Fixational Eye Movements

What Is Oscillopsia? Oscillopsia is the perception of the environment, or your visual field, moving when it’s actually stationary. This symptom can feel like the world is shifting, bouncing, shimmering, or "jiggling," particularly when a

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Podcast: Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts       Spotify This episode of the ICU Podcast addresses what happens when we lose function

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Dizziness Related Disability in Persons with Post-Covid Condition

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

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Navigating the Holidays

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

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Podcast: Managing Social Events With Dizziness and Imbalance

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Managing Social Events With Dizziness and Imbalance Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts       Spotif The year-end holidays are probably the busiest time of

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Returning to Work

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

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VeDA Ambassador Attends ANPT Conference

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.

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The Trial of Clinical Trials

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

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Podcast: What About Those Who Love and Help Care for Vestibular Patients?

ICU - "I See You" Podcast What About Those Who Love and Help Care for Vestibular Patients? Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts       Spotify Living with and supporting someone

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Balance Awareness Week 2025 Report

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

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