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Superior Semi-Circular Canal Dehiscence

What is Superior Semi-Circular Canal Dehiscence? Vestibular and auditory symptoms and signs can result from a dehiscence (opening) in the bone overlying the superior semicircular canal of the inner ear. This clinical syndrome—superior semicircular canal

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How to Submit a Patient Spotlight Story

Many of our members share with us the story of their journey with a vestibular disorder. These heartfelt tales take you through the initial discovery of their symptoms – such as dizziness, vertigo and lightheadedness – to their struggle to find a qualified vestibular specialist, and often include the challenges they have had to face at work and at home, including a lack of understanding and compassion by others to whom their symptoms are invisible. VeDA invites you to share your story!

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Thinking, Memory & Focus

When Dizziness Affects the Mind Vestibular disorders are widely recognized for causing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. But what many people don’t realize is that these disorders can also significantly affect the brain—particularly in the areas

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Tai Chi for Balance

Originating in China centuries ago, Tai Chi is a martial art characterized by gracefully flowing movements and postures. Extensive medical literature, as well as the direct experience of physical therapists and other clinicians, supports Tai Chi as an excellent complementary therapy to vestibular rehabilitation. This article discusses the benefits of using Tai Chi to improve balance.

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Perilymph Fistula

A perilymph fistula (PLF) refers to a hole or tear in one of the membranes that separate your middle ear and inner ear. Your middle ear is filled with air, while your inner ear is filled with

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Volunteers – Resources You Can Share

Join the Community Join the VeDA Volunteer Online Communities to share your volunteer activities, get updates on new volunteer opportunities, and connect with other volunteers! Facebook What's App Raise Funds You can support VeDA and

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Treatments

The form of treatment prescribed for vestibular disorders depends upon symptoms, medical history and general health, a physical examination by a qualified doctor, and diagnostic test results. In addition to being treated for any underlying disease that may be contributing to the balance disorder, treatment can include:

– Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT)
– Canalith repositioning maneuvers
– Home-based exercise
– Dietary adjustments
– Medication
– Surgery
– Psychological therapy
– Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

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Presbyvestibulopathy (PVP)

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

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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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Vergence Dysfunction

What is vergence dysfunction? Vergence dysfunction refers to a condition where there are difficulties or abnormalities in the coordinated movement of the eyes to maintain single binocular vision. Binocular vision involves the simultaneous use of

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Pediatric Vestibular Disorders

Vestibular disorders affect children When the vestibular system in children is disrupted it results in symptoms of vertigo or dizziness, oscillopsia or gaze instability, and delayed development or diminished balance and other motor abilities. Children

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Visual Preference and Vestibular Deficiency

A “Clinical Observations” column of VeDA’s member newsletter, “On the Level.” Discusses visual preference developed resulting from vestibular dysfunction, and provides suggestions for treating it.

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