The definition of a fall is any event which results in the unexpected contact with a surface, such as the floor. The risk of falling is increased by many factors, including being aged 65 and over, a … [Read more...] about Am I at a Risk for Falls?
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How to relieve Stress
Everyone experiences stress at some point in life and responds to it in their own way. Stress is the emotional and physical response to feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or run down. When this happens, … [Read more...] about How to relieve Stress
Top 10 Tips to help with Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is experienced by most people at some point in life. Whether that is while travelling in a car, on a boat, or when riding a roller coaster. Motion sickness occurs when the inner ear … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips to help with Motion Sickness
Sense of Balance Tedx Talk
A great talk by Harvard Professor; Dr. Steven Rauch, giving an in-depth discussion about our balance systems and what happens when things go wrong. This includes symptoms such as dizziness, motion … [Read more...] about Sense of Balance Tedx Talk
What is Meniere’s Disease?
Meniere’s Disease (MD) is a disease of the inner ear which has three main characteristics: Hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness. This is a result of an increased amount of fluid in the inner ear. … [Read more...] about What is Meniere’s Disease?
What caused my Vertigo?
True vertigo, or Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the leading causes of dizziness. It is an inner ear disorder which occurs when calcium carbonate crystals are knocked off hair … [Read more...] about What caused my Vertigo?
What does Good Posture look like?
Maintaining good posture is important for keep our bodies in the correct alignment, and reducing the amount of stress and strain placed on our joints and muscles. This allows our bodies to work more … [Read more...] about What does Good Posture look like?
10 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Jaw Pain
The jaw joint (or Temporomandibular Joint), is a hinge joint that connects the temporal bone of the skull, to the mandible of the jaw. It allows us to open and close our mouth, and move our jaw from … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Jaw Pain