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.
Online vestibular rehabilitation with virtual care video appointments
Get expert vestibular rehab from anywhere! Virtual care uses technology to provide real-time health care at a distance through online video appointments. With vestibular rehabilitation by virtual care you get quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment from your own home.
What is nystagmus and why is it important in vestibular rehab?
When we assess your vestibular system, we spend a lot of time looking at your eyes! One of the things we are looking for is nystagmus. Nystagmus is rapid and rhythmic movements of the eyes that are involuntary, meaning you are not able to control these movements. These eye movements give us clues to what is causing your vertigo or imbalance.
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”.