Most of us experience dizziness at some point in life, ranging from feeling queasy in the car, to light headed when we stand up too fast. Dizziness typically falls into one of these categories: … [Read more...] about The 5 Types of Dizziness
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What is Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis?
What is Vestibular Neuritis/Labrinthitis? Vestibular neuritis and vestibular labrinthitis are disorders caused by inflammation of the vestibulocochlear nerve. When this nerve is working … [Read more...] about What is Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis?
The Benefits of Balance Programs
Balance is something most of us take for granted. However, we use balance all day, everyday, without even thinking about it. We are balancing anytime we sit upright in a chair, shift our weight to … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Balance Programs
6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
Falls are the leading cause of injury in adults over 65. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency department following a fall. The good news is that most falls are … [Read more...] about 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall
Am I at a Risk for Falls?
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?
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