If you have vertigo, you will have noticed that your balance can be so impaired that you may fall. There are lots of other reasons for falls (fainting, for example), but if the fall is due to the inner ear there is one important characteristic: you don’t lose consciousness before the fall. In fact, unlessContinue reading “Drop Attacks in Vertigo Patients”
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Help! I fell after bending over
I’ve had plenty of vertigo in the past, but I wasn’t dizzy at all when I fell. I just bent over to pick up a heavy pot, and tipped right over. Sometimes when hiking on hills I’ll lose my balance, and I’ve fallen a couple of times. I’m in my 70’s, is this normal? FallingContinue reading “Help! I fell after bending over”
Recovering from vestibular injury: Use the power of touch
Vestibular injuries result in dizziness and imbalance with a risk of falls. In our previous posts we’ve talked about how vision, visual tricks, and proprioception (position sensing) can help you recover. When you feel off balance, you will tend to counter-surf, touch walls and doorways, and may even use a cane or walker to stayContinue reading “Recovering from vestibular injury: Use the power of touch”
Ending Vertigo Today 