BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society

Taking several medications increases your risk of falling. https://balanceanddizziness.org/help-yours/fall-prevention/

BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the twelfth article in our series planned for 2019/2020. This one is on labyrinthine infarction.

BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the eleventh article in our series planned for 2019/2020. This one is on autoimmune inner ear disease.

Seniors, take note: video from Port Coquitlam's fire department on preventing falls!

Erica says, "I just listened to the vertigo episode while I was working on the computer and it is really good."

REMINDER: BC Balance and Dizziness public talk Tuesday, Feb. 18 7PM, Coquitlam City Centre Library... https://balanceanddizziness.org/support/upcoming-events/

The 2020 Migraine World Summit begins March 18, 2020 https://migraineworldsummit.com/

Surgical solution for pulsatile tinnitus succeeds for Ontario woman... https://www.ctvnews.ca//life-changing-surgery-helps-woman-

What do we have in common with owls? Researchers test hearing by looking at dilation of people's eyes: Neuroscientists have shown that a person's hearing can be assessed by measuring dilation of the pupils in eyes, a method that is as sensitive as traditional methods of testing hearing. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2020//200109093410.htm

We are learning how to tweet! Hehe! https://twitter.com/DizzinessCanada

Blog post on BC Balance and Dizziness website announces a new article on Motion and Cyber Sickness.

We have made it really easy to donate to BC Balance and Dizziness via the Return-It Express Recycling Programme. Read all about it here... https://balanceanddizziness.org/return-it-express-recyclin/

Blog post on BC Balance and Dizziness website announces a new article on Cervicogenic Dizziness.

Mark your calendar! Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7 PM, Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch. Public talk by physiotherapist Farron Fedechko. Topic: Understanding Dizziness and Imbalance: How Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help.

Tuesday, December 3 is Giving Tuesday in Canada. Make a pledge to spread the word about BC Balance and Dizziness. It will only take a minute of your time and you could help us win $5,000. Please act now! Thank you, BC Balance and Dizziness

I found the story of a young vertigo sufferer on Reddit that I thought should be shared. It was written three years ago, but is 100% relevant today.

Announcement: The newly updated BC Balance and Dizziness website is now live! Come see what's new and what has changed...

Blog post on BC Balance and Dizziness website announces a new article on mal de débarquement. This can happen after getting off a boat, plane, train or car... but some people get it spontaneously.

Blog post on BC Balance and Dizziness website announces a new article on visually induced dizziness.

Check out our latest blog post about a new article on semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD)...

Migraine affects 1 in 7 people and, together with other headache disorders, is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.

Excellent overview on Vestibular Migraines!

Studying astronauts may help earth-bound folks with dizziness and fainting issues.

You may only be in your 50s, but you could still be at risk for serious fallsespecially if you take multiple prescription drugs.

Balance and dizziness problems can occur after a concussion. And, due to the sensitivity of the brain in children and teens, concussion for a child is a very serious health concern.

Balance is miraculous! Watch this excellent talk by Dr. Rauch and learn about multi-factorial balance problems that come with aging.

Data confirms that vestibular migraine encompasses a wide range of symptoms and other disorders. It is really not a coincidence and you are definitely not imagining all of it!

This clinical case report example is actually quite common in real life. We are happy to see an increase in awareness about Vestibular Migraines, both in the general public and among healthcare providers.

Migraine is much more than a headache. It affects all aspects of a person's life and manifests itself in many ways other than pain.

We would add: if you have dizziness, consult with a qualified vestibular healthcare professional. Being dizzy makes you 12 times more likely to fall!

Do you have dizziness and a history of migraines - could there be a link between them? This study affirms that vertigo is best thought of as an integral manifestation of migraine.

Learning not to excessively rely on vision for balance, improving proprioception and vestibular connections, can indeed improve balance, study confirms.

Small strokes can insidiously affect your balance - can you stand on one leg for 20 sec?

No more "either you walk or talk"! Dual-tasking balance training (balancing while doing something that requires thinking) has been proven to significantly improve gait in women with osteoporosis.

Migraines are one of the most commonly misdiagnosed disorders related to dizziness. How was your experience with the diagnostic process?

Cerebellar magnetic stimulation combined with physiotherapy significantly improved gait and balance in individuals who had suffered a stroke.