Vestibular disorders can cause inappropriate eye movements, balance challenges, and symptoms such as vertigo (feeling like “the room is spinning”) or dizziness. Vestibular disorder treatment has been shown to improve postural stability, control, and dynamic gait in individuals with vestibular disorders. A link between your ear and brain, called [...]
Chiari malformation is a condition where the lower part of the brain pushes down into the spinal cord. While some people with this condition will never have symptoms, late childhood and early teen years are when symptoms typically do occur. While surgical management can address headaches, hydrocephalus (abnormal build-up [...]
Vestibular neuritis is a condition that affects the function of the vestibular system of the ear, which leads to severe spontaneous vertigo and dizziness.[i] Studies have shown that it has an annual incidence rate of 3.5 per 100 000 persons.[i],[ii] While severe symptoms typically improve over a few days, main [...]
The pandemic restrictions, in particular social and physical distancing, have led to feelings of isolation. While this can be difficult for all individuals, it can be particularly devastating for those with brain injuries and other neurological illnesses. Individuals already suffering from aspects of physical and social barriers might be experiencing [...]
