Adding vestibular services is an excellent way for audiology clinics to support more patients, grow referrals, and boost...
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The Functional Vision Head Impulse Test (fvHIT™) is designed to evaluate the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR), which is how the eyes...
This blog is for physical therapists who may want to expand their practice and offer vestibular rehabilitation therapy & vestibular evaluations.
As more patients struggle with dizziness, imbalance, and vestibular issues, physical therapists (PTs) are increasingly vital in diagnosing and treating these...
Videonystagmography (VNG) testing is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the balance system and ear function by measuring involuntary eye movements called nystagmus.
Virtual reality (VR) is revolutionizing various fields, and physical therapy is no exception. This innovative technology transforms how physical therapists approach rehabilitation, offering new ways to engage patients and enhance treatment outcomes.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common vestibular disorder that causes brief episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position.
In this expert Q&A, Dr. Michelle Petrak, Ph.D., an audiologist specializing in vestibular testing at Northwest Speech and...
Visual vertigo, also called visually induced dizziness, is feeling dizzy, disoriented, or unsteady from visual stimuli. Learn its causes, symptoms, & treatments.
Understand postural instability in Parkinson's Disease (PD). Learn the causes, assessment tools, & treatments for improving balance & reducing fall risk in PD patients.
From a patient’s journey, learn how VNG testing and virtual reality are transforming concussion rehab, offering targeted, effective treatment and recovery.
5-10% of BPPV cases involve the lateral semicircular canal, leading to Horizontal Canal BPPV. Discover diagnostic maneuvers & treatment options for this condition.
