by North 49 Physiotherapy | Jan 17, 2021 | Balance and Dizziness, Physiotherapy, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
We are all familiar with vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, respiration rate, and body temperature. How accurate are these signs at determining health or predicting future health? Are there other signs that we should consider as a...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Dec 13, 2020 | Balance and Dizziness, dizziness, Physiotherapy, Vestibular Therapy
When you get to shore after a long day of boating with the family or friends do you ever feel like you are still in motion despite you are sitting or standing totally still? Then when you move this feeling is less noticeable? This sensation is called Mal de...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Dec 1, 2020 | Kinesiology
As many of you know I have been at North 49 since its beginning; 10 years to be exact. I was hired on when our facility had no flooring, a fresh paint smell and an optimistic outlook on what was to come. I have been the voice behind many phone calls, urgent scheduling...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Nov 8, 2020 | Balance and Dizziness, Vertigo, Vestibular Therapy
BPPV What You Need to Know Does rolling over in bed make your world feel like it is spinning out of control? If it does you are not alone and you may have a condition called BPPV. So what is BPPV? Let’s review some of the basics. What BPPV Stands For BPPV is...
by North 49 Physiotherapy | Sep 11, 2020 | Balance and Dizziness, Physiotherapy, Vestibular Therapy
At North 49 our team of vestibular therapists look for nystagmus in determining one’s cause of dizziness. So, what is nystagmus? Nystagmus is repetitive, uncontrolled eye motion. It usually affects both eyes. Depending on the cause it may be constant or intermittent....