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Travel Tips from a Dizzy Doctoral Student

A year ago, I did not know if I could function in daily life, let alone travel the world again. I was on medical leave from work and had to leave my doctoral program in

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Vestibular Rehab Revisited After 7 Years

By Carol Rexroad Cannon After a hiatus of seven years, I decided to see if vestibular rehab could again improve my quality of life. My husband and I felt we were managing my symptoms and

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Ask the Experts: Vestibular Audiology with Dr. Erin Piker

Ask the Experts: Vestibular Audiology with Dr. Erin Piker Join us in this informative episode of VeDA’s Ask the Experts series, featuring audiologist and researcher Dr. Erin Piker. In this video, Dr. Piker provides valuable

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Balance Awareness Week in France

France Leads International BAW Efforts Dr. Christian Chabbert with GDR Vertige in France has used his network of professional connections across Europe to build an international coalition of vestibular clinicians to raise awareness about these

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Can Screens Trigger Vertigo and Dizziness?

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Can Screens Trigger Vertigo and Dizziness? LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. APPLE PODCASTS    SPOTIFY   YOUTUBE Devices—can’t live with them, can’t live without them. Televisions, computer screens,

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Bimodal Neuromodulation Devices for Tinnitus

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

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Discovering Support

Darilys, like too many people with vestibular disorders, faced nearly 4 years of chronic dizziness before she got the medical help she needed.

Once she finally received a diagnosis of Vestibular Migraine, she began the search for treatment. Through VeDA’s online community, Darilys was able to learn the information she needed to advocate for herself and eventually found a healthcare team that could help her.

After getting so much life-changing support from the vestibular community, she knew she wanted to give back. As a billingual English and Spanish speaker, she saw an opportunity to spread knowledge and support to new members of the vestibular community.

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Why Flamingos are the Balance Awareness Week Mascot?

Why Flamingos are the Balance Awareness Week Mascot? When you think of a flamingo, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s their vibrant pink feathers, their long legs, or the iconic pose of standing gracefully on

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What to Expect During Vestibular Physical Therapy?

What to Expect During Vestibular Physical Therapy? Are you dealing with vertigo or dizziness and wondering what to expect at a vestibular physical therapy appointment? In this video, Dr. Anthony Veglia, DPT, provides a detailed

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A New Support Group for Runners

Run Balanced By Alex Biss The Birth of a Support Group One of the hardest parts about my vestibular illness is the toll it has taken on my capacity for physical activity. In the fluid

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In the News – June, 2024

Sound Pharmaceuticals Tests New Drug With Cochlear Implant Sound Pharmaceutical (SPI) is a company focusing on treatment for sensorineural hearing loss. SPI announced that it has received FDA approval to proceed with it’s Investigational New

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Balance Centers of Excellence

Finding Vestibular Healthcare Providers If you or a loved one has struggled with symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance, you know how challenging it can be to find a healthcare professional with specialized training in

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