Preventing Falls Archives

Can Hearing Aids Improve Balance?

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...

Ten Signs You Have a Grandparent with Vertigo

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....

Can You Have Dizziness After A Concussion?

by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 29, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Cervical Dizziness, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability

I do see a fair number of patients who have dizziness after a concussion. However, I do not specialize in mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury) or concussion rehab. In this blog, I’ll talk more about dizziness after concussion and what might need to be addressed...

Dysautonomia: Emerging Strategies To Identify and Manage

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...

BPPV Recurrence

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...

Non-Vestibular Causes of Dizziness

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...