by North 49 Physiotherapy | May 27, 2022 | Balance and Dizziness, concussion, dizziness, Ear, Physiotherapy, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
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 perilymphatic fistula is. That way we will have a better understanding...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | May 13, 2022 | Balance and Dizziness, Child, concussion, dizziness, Headacahes, Physiotherapy, Uncategorized, Vestibular Therapy
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 of the simplest being the 5 Minute Cover Test. Before we do this...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Apr 29, 2022 | Balance and Dizziness, dizziness, Ear, Uncategorized, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
BPPV is the most common cause of dizziness across the lifespan. Fortunately with treatment it typically resolves within 1-3 sessions. Untreated, BPPV also has a 50% chance that it will resolve spontaneously within 3 months. (Bhattacharyya 2017) So, what happens if the...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Apr 15, 2022 | Exercise, Kinesiology
Our core is comprised of different muscle groups, all attached at different angles. Our bodies are built this way to accommodate for the vast movements and positions we put them through. I always get asked what is the “best” core exercise for a stronger core....
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Apr 1, 2022 | Exercise, Kinesiology
The internet is plastered with hundreds of different core exercises; some which are very effective and others… well they can just look impressive. But behind every core exercise is the foundation; the Transversus Abdominis (TA) . And if you don’t have that –...
