In the realm of healthcare, it's not uncommon for a reputation to precede a facility. At North 49, our expertise in treating dizziness has become a hallmark of our practice. While we take pride in...
Vestibular Therapy Articles
Stay Upright and Independent: A Guide to Fall Prevention for Seniors
As we gracefully age, maintaining our independence becomes a priority, and one significant threat to that independence is the risk of falling. Falls are the leading cause of loss of independence...
Blue Light Blocking Glasses for Concussion & Migraine: Unraveling the Evidence
As a physiotherapist, the decision to use a particular treatment often rests on a delicate balance between using something as there is strong research behind it or not. This holds true with the use...
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...
What Is The 5 Minute Cover Test?
Did you know that dizziness, headaches, and pain in the sinus region can be due to a binocular vision dysfunction (BVD)? There are several tests we can use to assess for this, but let's review one...