by Dr. Hannah Leatherman | Sep 9, 2021 | Dizziness
Dizziness happens frequently after a concussion. You may find that the dizziness goes away quickly, but in some cases it may continue to cause a problem. You may notice dizziness that increases with reading, watching TV, or using your computer. Sometimes dizziness...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | May 9, 2016 | Balance, Dizziness
The Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR) is the mechanism that allows a person to keep their eyes on a fixed target while their head is moving, for instance when you are looking at your friend and nodding your head “yes” or “no”. The reason we are able to do this is...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Jun 3, 2015 | Dizziness, Vertigo
Carpenter, Oil Painting by Kazimir Malevich, 1927 If you search the Internet, you will see many articles and videos about how to treat yourself at home. Some are good, some aren’t. There is really only one type of vertigo that you can fix at home, and...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Sep 16, 2014 | Dizziness
This week, we are celebrating Balance Awareness Week at my physical therapy practice in Sarasota, Florida. In honor of this recognition, I am happy to share with you a new infographic from the Vestibular Disorders Association. Infographics are pictures boards that...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Mar 20, 2014 | Dizziness
This is a frequent question that many of my patients ask me. Antivert, Meclizine, Bonine, and Dramamine are all drugs that can be bought over the counter to treat dizziness. But the question is, when should a person take these drugs? To answer this question, one must...
