by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | May 10, 2022 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Incontinence, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Not all dizziness problems are caused by vestibular issues, in some cases, there are non-vestibular causes of dizziness. In this article, we will talk about some different causes of dizziness. Blood Sugar + Blood Pressure Levels If you are experiencing dizziness at...
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...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Jun 6, 2021 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Incontinence, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Walking Stability
Talk to Your Doctor about Bladder Control Problems If you are having bladder control problems, the first step I would recommend is to meet with your primary care provider. This may be your doctor, or a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant. They need to...
by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Apr 13, 2021 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Fear of Falling, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Incontinence, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Take Action to Decrease the Risk of Falling Chronic conditions and medications can cause falls for a lot of older people. Some examples of chronic conditions that can cause falls include things like diabetes, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, Parkinson’s...
