dizziness resources
Nystagmus is likely a word you haven’t heard before. It is the term for an involuntary eye movement that happens when your head is moving. If you’re looking at a target in front of you and you start turning your head, your eyes will mo
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Note: The suggestions in this post are not intended to replace the advice of a clinician. If you are unsure about them, please check with 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.
Picture this: You have a few drinks, maybe one too many, then you lie down and it feels like the bed is spinning. Sounds familiar? Believe it or not, this sensation is caused by your inner ears.
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Have you ever gotten into or out of bed and suddenly experienced a brief spinning sensation? Do you get the same sensation with things like looking up, bending over or turning in bed?
Statistics Canada indicates that falls are the number one cause of injury among older Canadians. In any given year, approximately 1 in 3 Canadians over 65 are likely to fall at least once.