Although there is a distinct difference between these two inner ear conditions, one can play a role in the other occurring. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV is a type of true, room-spinning, vertigo caused by the displacement of otoconia from your otolith organs within your inner ear. Endolymphatic Hydrops, both Primary and Secondary, is …
When do you start vestibular rehabilitation therapy? That’s a big question that I get very frequently because starting Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy can be a big decision. It’s a big commitment to yourself, it can be a big financial commitment, and parts of it can be difficult and uncomfortable. Vestibular Therapy’s intention is to push you …
If you know me, and you’ve been following along with me, you know how much I preach that exercise is so important! Your vestibular system loves to move! Think about, or open, your phone. Think about how when you open the maps app (any kind of map) your phone can show you the direction you’re …
Exercise, physical activity, and general fitness are needed for overall health, especially for vestibular warriors. Symptoms of dizziness and vertigo from Vestibular Migraine, Vestibular Neuritis, PPPD, Meniere’s Disease, and vestibular conditions can be reduced, or even eliminated, with physical activity and exercise. Exercise can be anything, from walking, to barre class, or weight lifting. In …
Physical therapy for vestibular disorders, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, Vestibular Therapy, or VRT is one of the most impactful and effective treatments for people living with vestibular disorders. Just about all people with vestibular disorders, including Vestibular Migraine, Vestibular Neuritis & Labyrinthitis, Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence, Meniere’s Disease, Acoustic Neuroma (pre and post-surgical), and others, can …
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What’s the best workout for people with vestibular disorders? We get this question all the time here at The Vertigo Doctor, and our answer is always the same. Online fitness classes are an excellent way to workout if you have vestibular disorders, especially in the early stages of recovery when you might still be experiencing …
If you’re looking to do an effective ab-workout in the comfort of your own home, but don’t have access to exercise equipment, then all you need are your own body and the floor! You can get an incredibly effective workout that will work out ab muscle you have without spending any money on fancy equipment …
Dizziness and vertigo are both symptoms of many physical health disorders, most frequently vestibular disorders. The words dizziness and vertigo are given many definitions by doctors and patients alike, however they are not the same thing, and do have specific definitions. So, what is the difference between dizziness and vertigo? The difference between dizziness and …
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After being diagnosed with a vestibular disorder, whether you’re returning to, or starting for the first time, exercise can feel daunting. There are so many questions that may be going through your head: Where do I begin? What do I feel like I can actually tolerate? Will exercise and physical activity make me feel better? …
Your journey with Migraine is complex, changing, and can be confusing. There are so many things you can try, many of which I may not have even heard of – it truly take a well rounded healthcare team to treat Migraine, and in this case, Vestibular Migraine. Exercise, even for just 30-40 minutes, can help …
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