by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Nov 21, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
BPPV complications can and sometimes do occur during BPPV treatment. The possibility of BPPV complications is the main reason why I do not recommend that people to attempt to treat themselves for BPPV. If anyone experiences a BPPV complication, I think it is best for...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Oct 13, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
I hear the same questions about recurrent BPPV from a lot of people. In this blog, I will cover three frequently asked questions (FAQs) about recurrent BPPV. For each answer, I also included links to check out research that helps to further explain my answers to these...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 29, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
I do see a fair number of patients who have dizziness after a concussion. However, I do not specialize in mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) or concussion rehab. In this blog, I’ll talk more about dizziness after concussion and what might need to be addressed...
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 dealing with...
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...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Mar 13, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Travel Tips for People with Dizziness, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Do you want the best vertigo treatment plan? Many patients tell me they had absolutely no idea of where to go for help with dizziness and vertigo. Considerations for the Best Vertigo Treatment Plan Patients frequently ask if medications or vestibular physical therapy...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Feb 11, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Dizziness from whiplash is a complex topic that includes multiple possible root causes of dizziness or vertigo. After a whiplash injury, there are potentially multiple root causes of dizziness that can co-occur, such as cervical dizziness, concussion, and BPPV. The...
