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Vertigo

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout addresses vertigo related to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The handout explains the anatomy/physiology behind dizziness symptoms and provides a brief description of how physical therapy can help.
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Using a Walker Safely

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients learning how to use a walker safely. It includes tips related to general safety, safe pathways, carrying items, and reaching.
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Maintaining Your Balance

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the body’s natural balance strategies and can be used as a visual guide when educating patients about balance or providing balance exercises.
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Gaze Stabilization Progression

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This intervention piece outlines exercise techniques to lessen the impact of dizziness and to improve visual focus in people with vestibular hypofunction.
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Differential Diagnosis: Dizziness

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for therapists providing differential diagnosis information for patients experiencing dizziness. The handout compares benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) to central nervous system nystagmus and includes a comprehensive list of differential diagnosis points, including time before symptoms start after position change, duration of symptoms, direction of nystagmus, symptoms, nausea, likelihood that symptoms […]
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Anticipatory vs Reactive Balance Control

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout highlights reactive versus anticipatory balance control. Interventions are provided to address impairments in both skills and progress with challenges to the sensory systems of balance.
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