Balance resources
Note: The suggestions in this blog are not intended to replace the advice of your clinician. If you are unsure about them, please speak to your therapist.
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One of the most common causes of dizziness is a problem in the motion sensor of the inner ears called the vestibular apparatus.
Vertigo, or the illusion that motion is taking place that is not actually occurring, is a common symptom with many causes.
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Dizziness can come from many different sources, some of which can be helped by a specialized branch of rehabilitation medicine called vestibular rehabilitation.
You may have heard the term “functional strength training,” a buzzword in the fitness community, but what exactly does it mean?
One of the most common causes of dizziness is the inner ear balance system (also called the vestibular system), but investigating what’s causing issues can pose a challenge.
If you play soccer regularly, you may be familiar with the FIFA 11+ warm-up program, which was created with the help of an international group of sports performance experts and designed for amateur and recreational soccer players aged 14 and up.
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Lifemark is proud to be the exclusive Canadian distributor of the BrainPort Balance Plus Device, which you may remember from the bestseller The Brain that Changes Itself by Dr. Norman Doidge.
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What better way to make the best of the snow than to get out and enjoy some winter activities? For most people this is a great idea, but for those with vestibular disorders it can present some unexpected challenges.
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