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 | Jun 30, 2022 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation
As a Vestibular PT (Physical Therapist), I can say vestibular physical therapy for Ménière’s Disease cannot help during an attack or prevent you from having a future attack of Ménière’s. Treatment of Meniere’s Disease...
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 | Apr 30, 2022 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Walking Stability
Cardiovascular Disease and Vertigo: Is there a Link? People with underlying cardiovascular disease may experience symptoms of dizziness while sitting still and/or with activity. Often times we find that there is a link between cardiovascular disease and vertigo. This...
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!...
