Your doctor may use tests like the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, the head impulse test, the Romberg test, or the Fukuda-Unterberger test to see what’s causing your vertigo.
Content by Big Sky Audiology. Don’t spend the winter feeling dizzy, unsteady or unsure of your footing.
Therapist-led assessment and treatment are efficacious for resolving benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) due to acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). Repositioning manoeuvres are more ...
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV, is a common cause of vertigo. BPPV occurs when crystals move from one part of the inner ear to another, disrupting signals to the brain. When a person ...
A history of gout is associated with an increased risk for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and Meniere disease, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in the Journal of Clinical ...
The connection between sensory impairment and cognitive aging is a growing area of research. While hearing loss is an established risk factor for ...
Vertigo refers to a false sense of motion that can occur regardless of whether a person is moving. Physical treatment and some home exercises can help manage vertigo symptoms. Physical therapy may ...
Stress and anxiety can elevate hormones that may affect your balance. If your vertigo is severe or recurring, you may want to consult a doctor to discuss diagnosis and treatment options. Vertigo ...
Specific exercises, such as the Brandt-Daroff, Semont, Epley, and Foster maneuvers, can help relieve vertigo symptoms by redistributing calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear. It’s important to ...
A pivotal observational study provides compelling evidence linking vestibular dysfunction to cognitive decline in the elderly, suggesting that ...
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is recognised as the most common vestibular disorder, characterised by brief episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position. The condition is ...