The American Institute of Balance – Dizziness and Balance Self Assessment

The American Institute of Balance provides a quiz for people to take and asses their own dizziness and balance. Take the quiz below to see if you would benefit from treatment to improve your symptoms.

1. A feeling of motion, spinning or falling when moving your head quickly or changing your position? (Ex. Getting in and out of bed)
   YES

   NO
2. Uncomfortable trying to get around in the dark?
   YES

   NO
3. Walking down the grocery store aisles or through the mall is upsetting?
   YES

   NO
4. Your feet just won’t go where you want them to?
   YES

   NO
5. A sense of unsteadiness? A feeling you are not surefooted?
   YES

   NO
6. A fear of falling or stumbling?
   YES

   NO
7. Looking at moving objects such as escalators or looking out the side window of a car makes you queasy?
   YES

   NO
8. Difficulty keeping your balance as you walk on different surfaces? (Ex. Tile to carpet)
   YES

   NO
9. A feeling like you are drifting or being pulled to one side when walking?
   YES

   NO
10. No one really understands how frustrating this is?
    YES

    NO

The American Institute of Balance recommends that if you answered yes to 2 or more of the above questions, it is imperative that you make an appointment with your provider. You can go directly to Physical Therapy by scheduling your evaluation at Fyzical. Call us on (240) 361-9000 to schedule your appointment today.