Living with persistent dizziness due to Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD or 3PD) can be incredibly challenging. We know this having seen patients over the years dealing with this...
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Acoustic Neuroma Review
As a healthcare provider, seeing patients with various medical conditions is part and parcel of our daily routine. However, there are certain conditions that are relatively rare, but require keen...
Allergies and Dizziness – Understanding the Link
As allergy season approaches, it's crucial to address a common yet often overlooked symptom: dizziness. Dizziness can significantly disrupt daily life. However, understanding its connection to...
Parkinson’s Disease & The Role Of Physiotherapy
As we observe Parkinson's Awareness Month this April, it's imperative to shed light on this intricate condition affecting millions worldwide. Let's delve into the intricacies of this condition: its...
Alice In Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS): What Is It?
Have you ever wondered why Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" seems like such a trippy and surreal journey? Maybe even a little disturbing. Well, there's a fascinating theory that connects this...
The Sunshine Vitamin: How Vitamin D May Impact the Risk of BPPV
Vitamin D, the "sunshine vitamin," plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. Beyond its well-known role in bone health, emerging research suggests it may have a broader impact. This impact...
BPPV, Can It Be Caused By Binge Watching Netflix?
Have you ever heard of anyone getting BPPV from binge watching Netflix? We recently did and it was an interesting case. Usually our blogs are more on the technical side. We, however, thought that...
What is Ramsay Hunt?
If you follow the media, especially in regards to celebrities you may have heard that Canadian singer Justin Bieber was recently diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt and will have seen that his smile seems a...
What is a Perilymphatic Fistula?
Do you or a patient of yours experience dizziness with coughing, loud sounds, or sudden altitude changes? If so, the symptoms maybe due to a perilymphatic fistula. Let’s cover the 5 W’s of what a...