Untangling synkinesis: Finding harmony after facial nerve palsy
Learn about synkinesis after facial nerve palsy - what it is, why it happens, and how facial neuromuscular retraining physiotherapy can help improve facial movement and quality of life.
Falls and the vestibular system
Falls are a leading cause of injury, and people with inner ear problems are at much higher risk. Standard falls prevention programs often overlook the vestibular system, even though vestibular problems are very common in seniors who have fallen. Vestibular rehabilitation physiotherapy provides comprehensive evaluation and effective treatment.
Dizziness from my ear?
Our ears are used for hearing, but they are also essential for balance. Our inner ear is located deep in our skull and includes the vestibular system. If you have problems in these balance organs, you may experience dizziness, difficulties with balance, or problems seeing the world clearly when you are moving.
The most common cause of vertigo
The most common reason people experience vertigo is due to a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Although this condition is not dangerous, vertigo can be a very disabling symptom. Vertigo is described as a hallucination of movement - most commonly it is experienced as spinning. Often our patients describe it: “when I lie down, I feel the entire room is spinning” or “when I look up, it can feel as if the world is going upside down and I could fall”.