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 | 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...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jan 31, 2022 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Incontinence, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Walking Stability
In my experience, there are five specific ways that bladder problems cause dizziness. Purposeful Dehydration When people have bladder control problems, they do not drink enough water. Purposeful dehydration can help them avoid embarrassing accidents. This makes sense!...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Nov 30, 2021 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Incontinence, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Walking Stability
Statistics of Falling: How Many Older Adults Report a Fall Each Year? The statistics of falling down say that about one out of every 4 older adults are recording a fall once a year. They may or may not have to seek medical care. That statistic of falling came from a...
