ESHC Hosts Longevity Through Fall Prevention Webinar
Dr. Dave Fabry, Ph.D., and Dr. Terry Limb, Au.D., sat down and discussed how hearing loss relates to balance function and falls, as well as the impact of falls on longevity and quality of life. During their Sept. 19 conversation, they also shared new fall prevention screening procedures ESHC will be implementing with adult hearing…
Preventing Falls: Vestibular Testing & Beyond
A Team Approach to Age-Related Fall Prevention For 41 years, Evergreen Speech & Hearing Clinic has offered comprehensive vestibular evaluations to the Eastside population. Our advanced diagnostic equipment, expert audiologists and long history of working with otolaryngologists, physical therapists and others in the area have helped locate, identify and treat patients’ underlying pathology. Dizziness, Vertigo and…
Feeling Off-Balance?
Although the world may feel like it is spinning out of control, that might not be why you are dizzy. If you are feeling dizzy, unsteady or like the room is spinning, a vestibular evaluation could be just what you need. A vestibular evaluation includes comprehensive testing of the complex inner ear and brain system…
Q and A with Molly Cheshire Audiology 4th Year Resident
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your educational background? I was born and raised in Gig Harbor, Washington. I lived there until I came up to Seattle for my undergraduate work at UW. After graduating, I moved to Tempe, Arizona to begin my graduate work at Arizona State University. I enjoyed the…
Traveling With Vestibular Disorders
To those who suffer from vestibular disorders, the idea of traveling can be disconcerting to say the least. From ear pain and pressure to nausea, dizziness and disorientation, the symptoms of vestibular disease can be worsened when someone is subjected to planes, trains and automobiles. If you are particularly sensitive to travel, the Vestibular Disorders…
Exercises to Enhance Balance
Loss of balance is a common effect of some medical conditions, and the natural process of aging. The good news is that there are exercises you can do to increase your body’s ability to balance. Balance exercises are specific activities that help build muscle strength in your legs as well as improve the functionality of your vestibular…
How does the Vestibular System work?
In order to keep the feeling of balance, our vestibular system works with other sensorimotor systems in the body, such as our visual system (eyes) and skeletal system (bones and joints). The vestibular system also helps us maintain a steady focus on objects even though the position of our body changes. This is accomplished by…
Common Balance Problems
Balance disorders can present themselves in a variety of different ways. Below are a few signs and symptoms of balance disorders: Dizziness symptoms includes: Lightheadedness Movement sensations Spinning Trouble focusing on reading Difficulties maintaining balance Increased fatigue Acute or episodic vertigo Blurred vision with head movement Difficulty walking in the dark Other problems that may…
Diagnosis of Balance Disorders
Did you know that balance disorders are typically under diagnosed and under treated? An estimated 35% of U.S. adults aged 40 years and older experience vestibular dysfunction at some point in their lives…that’s approximately 69 million Americans! It has been estimated that most patients with vestibular problems visit 4-5 doctors before receiving an accurate diagnosis,…
Balance Awareness Week
Today marks the first day of the 16th annual Balance Awareness Week (September 16-22, 2012). The goal of the week is to “defeat dizziness” by helping people recognize the symptoms of a vestibular disorder, and urging them t seek help from a professional vestibular specialist. Additionally we hope to help educate friends and family members…