by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Dec 30, 2021 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Dental vertigo is a common complaint among my patients. Many of my patients experienced vertigo at or after the dentist. In this article, I will share five causes of dental vertigo. 1. Neck When you are reclined in the dental chair with your head turned to the side,...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 9, 2021 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, Nystagmus, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Find a Vertigo Doctor If you are someone who is experiencing vertigo and you are looking to find a vertigo doctor who is skilled and qualified to help you, then you are not alone. I hear from people all across the United States and from many foreign countries who have...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 2, 2021 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
In this article, I answer two BPPV questions. BPPV Questions: Q. After one episode of BPPV resolved with vestibular therapy, is it possible that BPPV never returns? Well, if you are an optimist, of course! But in terms of recurrence rates, it’s about a 35% rate...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | 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 Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | 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 Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | 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...
