The main aim of rehabilitation is to improve balance, reduce the risk of falls and enhance patient quality of life. This is achieved through compensation training, involving the adaptation, … [Read more...] about What is the goal of Vestibular Rehabilitation?
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What is a Videonystagmography (VNG)?
A Videonystagmography, or VNG for short, is a test which measures involuntary eye motions, termed nystagmus. Theses involuntary eye motions can be fast or slow, and cause your eyes to move side to … [Read more...] about What is a Videonystagmography (VNG)?
The Road to Balance
How Do I Balance? Balancing is something we do all day, everyday, often without even thinking about it. However, it is actually a very complex function. We have three main systems of balance which … [Read more...] about The Road to Balance
The Three Types of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
BPPV is the most common form of dizziness and becomes more prevalent with age. It most commonly occurs after a head trauma, infection, or chemical changes in the body. BPPV is a dysfunction of the … [Read more...] about The Three Types of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Environmental Influences on Vestibular Disorders
By Matthew G. Crowson MD. Article courtesy of the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA).” Have you ever wondered if vestibular disorders and their symptoms are influenced by the environment? … [Read more...] about Environmental Influences on Vestibular Disorders
Common Causes of Concussions
What is a Concussion? A concussion occurs following some sort of impact to the head. This results in the brain hitting the inner surface of the skull, bouncing back and rebounding against the other … [Read more...] about Common Causes of Concussions
What is Laser Therapy?
An Epidemic of Pain Pain is not easy to ignore and effects every aspect of our life. It can be chronic, or acute, with an estimated 50 million Americans living with chronic pain. Furthermore, an … [Read more...] about What is Laser Therapy?
Cervicogenic Dizziness
By Diane M. Wrisley, PhD, PT, NCS, written in conjunction with FYZICAL and the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) Neck pain Neck pain often accompanies dizziness, but it may be difficult to … [Read more...] about Cervicogenic Dizziness