Vestibular System and Aging: Why Older Adults are at Risk, and What You Can do to Stay Balanced
Vestibular Dysfunction and Aging: Why Older Adults are at Risk, and What You Can do to Stay Balanced.
It probably doesn't surprise you to hear that our bodies go through many changes as we age. You may already be experiencing some of those changes, and unfortunately they're not all enjoyable.
Just like hearing, vision, bone density and cognition, our vestibular system declines over time. The vestibular system is responsible for maintaining balance and orientation to where we are in space. Ve...
Posted on 2025-03-25
Cardio - A Vital Part of Concussion Recovery
Cardio - A Vital Part of Concussion Recovery.
We've talked about concussions and the importance of physiotherapy treatment to help with symptom management. Neck/postural exercises, balance training, visual and vestibular exercises are all very important aspects of concussion rehabilitation. However, another important part of care that is often overlooked is adding cardio into the mix. February is heart month, so it's the perfect time to talk about how you can stay heart-healthy and how cardio...
Posted on 2025-01-29
You Spin Me Right Round! Vertigo, Dizziness and How You Can Get Back to Balance.
You Spin Me Right Round! Vertigo, Dizziness and How You Can Get Back to Balance. .
Vertigo, dizziness, light headedness, are they all the same thing? What's the difference between them? Can they be treated? These are terms that many people use to describe symptoms they experience that could be related to dysfunction of their vestibular system. Sometimes these symptoms get brushed under the table, or ignored because people think, or maybe have been told, that nothing can be done ...
Posted on 2024-03-13
Understanding Concussions
Understanding Concussions.
Concussion is something we hear about with both professional and amateur athletes alike. But it is not just a sports injury. A concussion can occur as a result of a motor vehicle accident, a fall, a work place injury, or hitting the head with force. But there does not need to be a direct force to the head to experience a concussion. It can occur as a result of a blow to another part of the body that creates an “impulsive” force to...
Posted on 2021-08-16
