by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Mar 24, 2025 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Fear of Falling, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Walking Stability
Many patients have told me that after they started using hearing aids, they noticed a greater sense of balance and stability. But is there scientific evidence to support this? The Research on Hearing Aids and Balance A small study reviewed in Medical News Today was...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Feb 17, 2025 | Blogs, BPPV, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Walking Stability
Many of us have at least one grandparent with vertigo but they remain unaware of the cause of their symptoms. We may see them lose their balance or grab onto something to prevent falling. They may feel dizzy in the morning or wobble if they turn quickly while walking....
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jun 29, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Cervical Dizziness, 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 | 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 | Aug 2, 2022 | 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, Walking Stability
Brainstorm about BPPV Recurrence There is a fairly high rate of BPPV recurrence, especially in people with migraines. If you have previously suffered from vertigo, you may have been successfully treated for BPPV. Although BPPV can be successfully treated, it is never...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Feb 14, 2022 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Dizziness is a side effect of many prescription drug medications. Blurry vision is another common side effect of certain drugs. Dizziness leads to falls, so it’s important to get to the root cause of why you are feeling dizzy. Side effects of medications and dizziness...