2026 Medical Champion Awards
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) is proud to announce Thomas Brandt, MD, FRCP, FANA, FEAN, as the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Medical Champion Award, and Eric Anson, PT, PhD, as the recipient of
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) is proud to announce Thomas Brandt, MD, FRCP, FANA, FEAN, as the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Medical Champion Award, and Eric Anson, PT, PhD, as the recipient of
VeDA is pleased to congratulate Jake McPherson, PT, DPT, NCS, on his new role as Chair of the Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group (VR SIG) within the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT). The VR
Honoring the Parents Who Keep Going Through the Spin Every parent faces challenges. But for parents living with a vestibular disorder, even the simplest moments of family life can require extraordinary perseverance. On August 28,
ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Spirituality & Chronic Illness LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts Spotify Living with a chronic illness can challenge not only the body, but also a
People living with adult-onset cerebellar ataxia (AOCA) often struggle with balance, coordination, and walking. These symptoms are usually blamed on problems in the cerebellum—the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement. But new research suggests another
Make a Will Month "He wants the next person who types a desperate question into a search bar to find more than confusion and dead ends." Every August, Make a Will Month reminds us that
Why Inflammation Matters A well-known study by Dr. Jacek Hawiger and colleagues at Vanderbilt University estimated that about 80% of human diseases are either caused or influenced by inflammation in the body (4). Many conditions,
Beyond the Clinic: Why Healthcare Professionals Need to Understand the Full Vestibular Patient Journey When someone develops a vestibular disorder, the symptoms often begin suddenly—but the journey to recovery is rarely straightforward. For many people,
ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Blood Glucose & Vestibular Migraine LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts Spotify On this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the emerging—and deeply relatable—connection
Disability, Dizziness, and Strength Every July, Disability Pride Month offers an opportunity to broaden our understanding of what disability looks like. Some disabilities are visible. Others are not. Vestibular disorders often fall into the second
By Karen R. Mizrach Home should be our sanctuary, a place where we can rest. You don’t want to worry about vestibular triggers or safety issues. In this article, I share “hacks” I’ve done in
ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Concussion LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts Spotify A blow to the head can do more than cause a concussion—it can disrupt the delicate systems