by Dr. Kim Bell, DPT | Sep 1, 2022 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Vestibular migraines are a root cause of recurrent episodes of dizziness and vertigo spells for some people. Duration A vestibular migraine can last for five minutes up to 72 hours. Vestibular migraines usually last for hours. In some cases, it can last for more than...
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 | Jul 5, 2022 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Walking Stability
Medical Causes of Dizziness Certain medical causes that can contribute to dizziness which are not non-vestibular. Some examples of medical causes that can contribute to dizziness include electrolyte imbalances. Sometimes electrolyte imbalances are cause for...
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 | 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 | Mar 30, 2022 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Depression and Dizziness: What is the Link? In this article, I discuss how depression and dizziness can be related. Depression can Contribute to Dizziness and Imbalance Patients who are experiencing depression may present with self-neglect and may fail to take...
