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Vestibular Implant: A Modern Treatment Option for Bilateral Vestibular Loss
The vestibular system has two primary roles: to provide visual stability during head movements... Read More
When the Dix-Hallpike (and everything else) is Negative
It is not uncommon to have a patient describing a history consistent with current... Read More
The Video Ocular Counter-Roll (vOCR): A New Means to Assess Utricle Function
The vestibular system (inner ear and brain pathways) has a primary role of providing... Read More
Improving the Sensitivity of the Dix-Hallpike Test for BPPV
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common vestibular disorder and most common... Read More
Atypical Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
It is widely accepted that BPPV is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder (inner... Read More
Recovering from Vestibular Injuries -Part I
Let’s spend the next few weeks reviewing the implications, symptoms, recovery process and rehabilitation... Read More
Recovering from Vestibular Injuries-Part II
Normal VOR Function Before we can discuss how the brain responds to vestibular injuries,... Read More
Perspectives on Vestibular Testing and More Common Errors
I have done a couple of blogs over the years under the heading “Vestibular... Read More
Treatments for Meniere’s disease: Fact, Fiction or Biological Plausibility? Part V
Meniere’s Treatments: Diuretics An important consideration when discussing the use of diuretics for... Read More
Visual Deficits and Fall Risk
Vision and vestibular function are closely linked, particularly as they relate to gait and... Read More
Hearing Loss: A Personal Story
The Natural Progression of the Hard of Hearing: A Personal Story This week I... Read More
Hearing Loss and Fall Risk: More Questions than Answers
Last week I posted a short blurb about a recent Johns Hopkins study linking... Read More
Vertigo -Hollywood Edition
A few years ago, we took a family trip to New York City for... Read More
Do Hearing Aids Improve Balance?
A couple of years ago, I published a post on this blog about a... Read More
Clinical Signs: Superior Canal Dehiscence
When performing an exam for Superior Canal Dehiscence (SCDS), you may have two different... Read More