Vestibular and Balance

Vertigo is a symptom that makes it seem as if the environment around you is moving or spinning. This phenomenon often results in dizziness, feelings of sickness and a loss of balance. Most often people experience vertigo when they move their head suddenly or when they...

Steady balance is important for making sure that we can move through our daily life without difficulty. We often take good balance for granted, as we rely on our balance throughout the day without noticing it much. But if you feel like your balance is off, then you...

The list of answers to this question is extensive, and figuring out which issue or issues are increasing your fall risk can be challenging. Fortunately, working with a physical therapist can help you identify and address the balance issues you have.  Every time we get...

Did you know there are tiny crystals deep within your ears that help you stay balanced? Your doctor may have taught you about these crystals if they have diagnosed you with vertigo. Vertigo is a condition that causes you to feel dizzy, off-balance and nauseous from...

Many people discuss vestibular and balance training as interchangeable practices. The term vestibular refers to the space in your head that is known as the inner ear. While there are many common links between them, physical therapists know that these two types of...

For many people, vertigo and dizziness are considered the same issue. However, they are actually separate problems that happen to occur together.  Vertigo is a sensation that your surroundings are moving when they shouldn’t be, and it’s often described as a spinning...