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Demystifying BPPV, Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers, and the Healing Touch of Vestibular Therapy

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Dec 4, 20232 min read

Demystifying BPPV, Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers, and the Healing Touch of Vestibular Therapy

Navigating the labyrinth of vestibular disorders can be challenging, and one of the most common culprits is Benign Paroxysmal Positional...

Regaining Balance: The Role of Vestibular Physical Therapy in Overcoming Vestibular Neuritis

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Dec 4, 20232 min read

Regaining Balance: The Role of Vestibular Physical Therapy in Overcoming Vestibular Neuritis

Vestibular neuritis is a condition that can turn the world upside down for those who experience it. This inflammatory disorder of the...

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Mar 30, 20232 min read

Trigger Finger

If you've been noticing that your finger is feeling stiff, catching, and clicking when moving it, or painful at the base of your finger,...

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)

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Nov 14, 20227 min read

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)

Patient Case Study Kelly is a 35-year-old female who came to our clinic looking for answers and to help deal with her dizziness symptoms....

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Oct 26, 20224 min read

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

If you are experiencing pain around your kneecap, you may be experiencing patellofemoral pain syndrome, or also called Runner’s Knee....

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Aug 24, 20224 min read

Role of the Vagus Nerve

Do you ever wonder how your body responds to stress? The human body is exceptional at adapting and responding to changes in the...

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Jan 19, 20226 min read

Migraine Associated Vertigo (MAV)

Clinical Example of Migraine Associated Vertigo 3 years ago I met Trisha, a 39 year-old mother of 2 children. She came to vestibular...

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Mar 11, 20213 min read

Ankle Sprains and Instability

Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. Based on emergency room visits, it is estimated that there are about 2 million...

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Jan 12, 20213 min read

Creating Smart Goals

The New year always brings a time of change and transformation for many. We find ourselves creating plans for eating healthier,...

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Sep 14, 20204 min read

Importance of Fiber

When it comes to eating healthy, many of us focus on counting calories, avoiding fats and sugars, and avoiding more processed foods. We...

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Sep 7, 20203 min read

Training Muscle Fibers

Whether you’re training for recovery from an injury, to improve your performance in a sport or for general strengthening, it is always...

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Aug 31, 20203 min read

Benefits of Ice and Heat

Ice has long been used in an effort to manage swelling and pain for both acute and chronic injuries, aches, or pains. Cryotherapy is the...

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Aug 25, 20204 min read

Work From Home Ergonomics

Due to our current times, many people find themselves newly working from home. This can leave people in a work environment that is set up...

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Jul 31, 20203 min read

Core

There has been a large focus on core strengthening in recent times, however many people are not fully aware of what our “core” entails....

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Jun 18, 20204 min read

3 Balance Systems

Your balance systems help you stand, walk, turn, and move throughout your day without falling. Falls increase your risk for injury, and...

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Jun 11, 20203 min read

How to Use a Cane and Walker

Many require the use of assistive devices (AD) as mobility aids. These devices allow a person to perform functional activities such as...

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May 14, 20203 min read

Huntington's Disease

May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness month in many countries around the world. Huntington’s disease is a progressive and hereditary...

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Apr 8, 20203 min read

Chronic Inflammation and Nutrition

Inflammation is a natural part of our body’s defense systems in which we remove any harmful irritant, dead cells, or toxins and begin the...