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Mission To support and empower vestibular patients on their journey back to balance. Vision We envision a world where vestibular disorders are widely understood, rapidly diagnosed, and effectively treated so patients can restore balance and regain

Presbyvestibulopathy (PVP) Case presentation JS is a 75-year-old male presenting with progressive imbalance. He first noticed symptoms five years ago and has had three falls while walking on uneven surfaces without significant injury. He previously

Introduction Jusqu'à récemment, la plupart des professionnels de la santé supposaient que les problèmes de la fonction vestibulaire affectaient principalement les adultes, et que seul un petit nombre d'enfants était concerné. Cependant, il existe de

Dizziness, vertigo and disequilibrium are common symptoms reported by adults during visits to their doctors. They are all symptoms that can result from a peripheral vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of the balance organs of the inner ear) or central vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of one or more parts of the central nervous system that help process balance and spatial information). Although these three symptoms can be linked by a common cause, they have different meanings, and describing them accurately can mean the difference between a successful diagnosis and one that is missed.

COMMENT MAINTENIR L'ÉQUILIBRE ? L'équilibre normal dépend de nombreux facteurs, notamment de plusieurs systèmes du corps, ainsi que de facteurs externes et environnementaux. Le corps possède trois systèmes sensoriels primaires qui travaillent ensemble pour créer

Comment la maladie de Ménière tire-t-elle son nom ? En 1861, le médecin français Prosper Ménière a émis la théorie que les crises de vertige, les bourdonnements d'oreille (acouphènes) et la perte d'audition provenaient de

Become your own healthcare advocate. The more you know, the better you can communicate with your healthcare provider. VeDA’s scientific articles can help you understand the causes of dizziness, how vestibular disorders are diagnosed, how your vision system is connected to your vestibular (inner ear) system, and what are the different types of vestibular disorders.

INTRODUCCIÓN Cuando se produce una interrupción de la función del sistema vestibular en los niños, se producen síntomas de vértigo o mareos, oscilopsia o inestabilidad de la mirada y retraso en el desarrollo o disminución

Chronic light-sensitivity can act as a catalyst for dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness, headache and other symptoms that are often associated with vestibular disorders. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the experiences of those with vestibular-related photophobia and offer tips for keeping it in check.

Fall prevention is important for seniors Fall prevention for older adults is an important part of addressing one of the leading health concerns for people over the age of 60, which is falling, often related

Introducción Hasta hace poco, la mayoría de los profesionales médicos suponían que los problemas de la función vestibular afectan principalmente a los adultos, y solo afectan a un pequeño número de niños. Sin embargo, existe

Good balance is often taken for granted. Most people don’t find it difficult to walk across a gravel driveway, transition from walking on a sidewalk to grass, or get out of bed in the middle of the night without stumbling. However, with impaired balance such activities can be extremely fatiguing and sometimes dangerous. Symptoms that accompany the unsteadiness can include dizziness, vertigo, hearing and vision problems, and difficulty with concentration and memory.