by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Aug 24, 2023 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Physical Therapy
In conversations with two of my patients recently, a similar theme has come up that I wanted to share with you because I believe it is a result of America’s current healthcare crisis and the dysfunctional economics of our third-party payer insurance based...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jul 24, 2023 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Kimberley Bell, DPT, My Healing Journey, San Diego, The Bell Method
Today, I went to a doctor’s appointment for my own health issues. I want to share with you my own experience navigating the healthcare system as a patient. My Own Experience as a Patient As you may know, I have a number of ongoing health issues that I’m...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jun 29, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Fear of Falling, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Laughter, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Many people have vertigo from stress. For that reason, stress is considered a risk factor for dizziness and vertigo. A comprehensive approach to treating dizziness and vertigo often includes stress management. Sometimes, personal changes may need to be made also such...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | May 29, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Nystagmus, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Traditional BPPV typically causes spinning vertigo symptoms and robust nystagmus during BPPV testing. However, I see a lot of patients who have not gotten answers or relief with traditional vertigo health care. BPPV without Spinning In many so-called atypical vertigo...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Apr 6, 2023 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
On Thursday 2/23/23 in the afternoon at a national physical therapy conference (CSM) in San Diego, I attended a fantastic presentation about Dysautonomia that included differential diagnosis, examination, appropriate referrals, treatment options, and exercise...
