by Kimberley Bell | Feb 28, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Nystagmus, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
I am so happy that there is now research to support BPPV without nystagmus! I wrote an earlier blog about BPPV without nystagmus, called “Symptomatic BPPV.” The blog was about how I resolved complaints of vertigo in my patients who have symptoms of BPPV but no...
by Kimberley Bell | Feb 21, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
In this blog, I share the Key Points about Vestibular Rehab proven by research and found in the medical literature. Vocabulary: Vestibular Rehab is short for Vestibular Rehabilitation. It is specialized physical therapy for the inner ear balance system, or the...
by Kimberley Bell | Feb 19, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Do you know someone who has complained of getting vertigo after a cruise? There is a phenomenon called Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS) that affects people after they get off a boat, a plane, a long car ride or a train. Traveling by boat or cruise ship is the most...
by Kimberley Bell | Feb 14, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Fear of Falling, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Many people wonder, “What should I do if I feel dizziness when standing?” Dizziness when standing is often caused by a drop in blood pressure due to the force of gravity with standing and a lack of sufficient cardiovascular response, causing “Orthostatic hypotension.”...
by Kimberley Bell | Feb 1, 2019 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Physical Therapy, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Did you wake up spinning? Do you or someone you love have vertigo and feel uncertain where to turn for help? If so, you will be glad to know that you can find an experienced vertigo doctor in San Diego. I have found that many people in San Diego and the surrounding...
by Kimberley Bell | Jan 23, 2019 | 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. All dizziness or vertigo symptoms should always be...
by Kimberley Bell | Nov 1, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Migraines, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Ever wonder why you get dizzy? First off, dizziness can be mild, moderate or severe. Dizziness can be constant, or it can come and go. Dizziness can last for seconds, to minutes, to hours, to days, and even weeks, months or years. Tracking your symptom onset, duration...
by Kimberley Bell | Oct 30, 2018 | Blogs, Dizziness, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Preventing Falls, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Many people take medications for dizziness and vertigo. They can be very helpful in some situations, but may not be necessary long term for patients who can resolve the cause of their dizziness. The most important thing for people who feel dizzy is to seek appropriate...
by Kimberley Bell | Oct 26, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Dizziness, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
A lot of times, other healthcare providers ask me, “What is the difference between dizziness and dysequilibrium?” Although they are similar, there are a few differences. The Difference Between Dizziness and Dysequilibrium? Dizziness “Dizziness” is a vague...
by Kimberley Bell | Oct 22, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Not feeling 100% when lying down or rolling over? Below are some things you can do if you get vertigo with lying down or rolling over in bed. What you can do Vertigo with lying down or rolling over in bed usually lasts for less than one minute. People who feel vertigo...
