by Kimberley Bell | Aug 29, 2020 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Is walking downhill hard for you? I have met a number of older adults who were having trouble walking downhill. They told me that they had fallen, could not balance well, or had limited confidence to try to walk downhill. After working with them to improve their...
by Kimberley Bell | Jul 25, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
This blog is an advanced topic which shares my perspective in the ongoing debate among vestibular professionals about the existence of anterior canal BPPV. Hint: It exists! In the 2008 original BPPV clinical practice guidelines, anterior canal BPPV was stated to be a...
by Kimberley Bell | Jun 20, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
What to Avoid after BPPV treatment Believe it or not, when I first started treating BPPV in 2006, we used to have our patients sleep upright and wear a soft cervical collar for a few days after treatment. Yes, it is true! Things have changed since then. The research...
by Kimberley Bell | May 30, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Dizziness, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Preventing Falls, Vertigo
Dizziness is the #1 complaint from people over 75 years old in the United States but it can be experienced by individuals of any age. Sometimes dizziness may cause a vertigo emergency, other times it does not. You should consult your primary care doctor if you have...
by Kimberley Bell | May 30, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Previously, I have covered the topic of BPPV in two previous blog posts, BPPV Overview Part 1 and Part 2. In this blog post we will talk about BPPV Symptoms. I will cover common complaints associated with BPPV symptoms, common positions and activities that trigger...
by Kimberley Bell | Apr 25, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Driving with Dizziness is Against the Law The one important thing to remember about driving after vertigo treatment is that first and foremost, the law restricts people who are subject to vertigo attacks from driving. I suggest you talk to your doctor and review the...
by Kimberley Bell | Mar 31, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Treating Vertigo Yourself: Is it a Good Idea? Many people who experience the symptoms of vertigo or dizziness go to the doctor for care. Sometimes the doctor or nurse will give you an exercise sheet and suggest for you to try treating vertigo yourself. Other times,...
by Kimberley Bell | Feb 20, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
People tend to look for what causes dizziness, where in most cases, it may not be just one factor that is causing this problem. The Cause of Dizziness is Usually Multifactorial Some of the body areas that may be causing dizziness are the ears, eyes, neck, heart,...
by Kimberley Bell | Feb 13, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, Normal Aging, Nystagmus, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
If your vision is blurry, the first two professionals to consult are most likely your primary care physician and your eye doctor. The eye doctor can check your vision to see if you need new glasses. If you have recently gotten new glasses, it is possible the...
by Kimberley Bell | Dec 14, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Can you go flying with Vertigo? Many people ask me if they can go flying with vertigo. I cannot make that decision for you but I can share tips to get through the airport more comfortably. I have published three past blogs with helpful tips for flying with...
