by Kimberley Bell | Sep 30, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Link to video on YouTube This blog is a transcription of the video linked above. My mission as a healthcare provider is to rescue mismanaged and misunderstood people with dizziness, vertigo, imbalance and chronic falls. In this blog we will go over the following...
by Kimberley Bell | Aug 29, 2020 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Is walking downhill hard for you? I have met a number of older adults who were having trouble walking downhill. They told me that they had fallen, could not balance well, or had limited confidence to try to walk downhill. After working with them to improve their...
by Kimberley Bell | Jul 25, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
This blog is an advanced topic which shares my perspective in the ongoing debate among vestibular professionals about the existence of anterior canal BPPV. Hint: It exists! In the 2008 original BPPV clinical practice guidelines, anterior canal BPPV was stated to be a...
by Kimberley Bell | May 30, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Previously, I have covered the topic of BPPV in two previous blog posts, BPPV Overview Part 1 and Part 2. In this blog post we will talk about BPPV Symptoms. I will cover common complaints associated with BPPV symptoms, common positions and activities that trigger...
by Kimberley Bell | Apr 25, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Driving with Dizziness is Against the Law The one important thing to remember about driving after vertigo treatment is that first and foremost, the law restricts people who are subject to vertigo attacks from driving. I suggest you talk to your doctor and review the...
by Kimberley Bell | Mar 31, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Lying Down, Dizziness Rolling Over, Kimberley Bell, DPT, Physical Therapy, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability
Treating Vertigo Yourself: Is it a Good Idea? Many people who experience the symptoms of vertigo or dizziness go to the doctor for care. Sometimes the doctor or nurse will give you an exercise sheet and suggest for you to try treating vertigo yourself. Other times,...
