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Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)

Evidence has shown that vestibular rehabilitation can be effective in improving symptoms related to many vestibular - inner ear - disorders.1, 2 People with vestibular disorders often experience problems with vertigo, dizziness, visual disturbance, and/or

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Dentist’s Guide to the Dizzy Patient

Dental work can often be uncomfortable for a person with a vestibular disorder because of the intense lighting, extended amount of time requiring an open mouth, and adjusting to a reclined chair position. Sometimes people with vestibular disorders perceive that a dentist chair has been reclined beyond horizontal, even if it has not. Also, some people find it uncomfortable to be in the chair as it is lowered and raised. After the procedure, some people with balance disorders find that any residual numbness from the local anesthesia is a bit disorienting. Download this article and bring it to your dentist to educate him/her about your condition and help them make adjustments to accommodate your needs.

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Complementary & Alternative Medicine

We’ve all seen the words “complementary,” “alternative,” and “integrative,” but what do they really mean? According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, “CAM” (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, and alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. Integrative medicine combines conventional and CAM treatments for which there is evidence of safety and effectiveness.

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Wellness Coaches

Supporting Your wellness A comprehensive recovery program includes a medical exam and testing, rehabilitation therapy, and lifestyle accommodations. Health, wellness, and nutrition coaches can be part of your multi-disciplinary healthcare team. Why Use a Coach?

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Counseling for Chronic Illness

It's not all in your head Dealing with a chronic illness or medical condition goes far beyond the physiological and medical challenges it poses. Chronic illness can strain your view of yourself, your relationships, your

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Centrální vestibulární poruchy

Závratě mohou pocházet z mnoha zdrojů. Proto je jedním z cílů poskytovatele zdravotní péče vyloučit možné příčiny pacientových příznaků závratí. Jedním z rozlišení, které může být nutné provést, je, zda závratě, které pacient uvádí, pocházejí

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General Vestibulopathy

So, you’ve been diagnosed with “General Vestibulopathy.” Is it a meaningful or a worthless diagnosis? What does it mean and what do you do from here?
I recently saw WM, an established patient of mine who was doing quite well, for an annual follow up visit. Thinking back on her story reminded me of the importance of receiving a correct diagnosed when you have an inner ear problem.

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Thérapie de réadaptation vestibulaire (VRT)

Il a été démontré que la rééducation vestibulaire peut être efficace pour améliorer les symptômes liés à de nombreux troubles vestibulaires (oreille interne). 1, 2  Les personnes atteintes de troubles vestibulaires souffrent souvent de vertiges,

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Family Support Network

The friends and family members who care for vestibular patients provide essential support. Without firsthand experience, these individuals are challenged to learn about vestibular disorders in order to lessen the impacts of their loved one’s illness. VeDA seeks to focus attention on this important part of our vestibular community and to support their efforts.

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Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness

PPPD symptoms include non-vertiginous dizziness and unsteadiness that is increased by a person’s own motion, exposure to environments with a complex or moving stimuli (e.g., stores, crowds), and performance of tasks that required precise visual focus (e.g., reading, using a computer). PPPD is NOT a psychiatric disorder, but rather a neuro-otologic condition with behavioral elements.

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Vertiges ou Etourdissements posturaux et perceptifs persistants (PPPD)

HISTOIRE En 1986, les neurologues allemands Thomas Brandt et Marianne Dieterich ont décrit pour la première fois une affection qu'ils ont appelée PPV (Phobic postural vertigo, en français: vertige postural phobique).  Les symptômes comprenaient des

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