by Dr. Laura Wazen | Jul 16, 2014 | Balance
U-STEP: A WALKER DESIGNED FOR PARKINSON’S PATIENTS by Laura Wazen and Charlie Hi. My name is Laura Wazen and this is my friend Charlie. Today we want to show you a very cool walker you may not have seen before, that is especially good for people who are...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | May 24, 2014 | Balance, Dizziness
Generally speaking, balance therapy is a type of physical therapy that is performed to help a person with a balance problem. Different therapists may approach treating a balance problem based on their own background and expertise. For example, a therapist who comes...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | May 12, 2014 | Balance, Inner Ear Research
Sitting old man waiting in hall, by Abraham van Strij Medicine and technology are amazing. People who are deaf can get cochlear implants to restore their hearing, while others get corneal implants for their eyes. There are hip and knee replacements for arthritic...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | May 2, 2014 | Dizziness, Vertigo
Vertigo, Dizziness, and Dysequilibrium. These words mean different things to different people. However, if you are using these words in the medical sense of things, understanding the definition will help you communicate more precisely when talking with your doctor or...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Apr 22, 2014 | Dizziness, Inner Ear Research
Crystal, 1921 Watercolor by Paul Klee My physical therapy clinic in Sarasota, Florida sees many patients who are surprised to learn that they have crystals in their ears, and yes, they are supposed to be there! The crystals are made of calcium carbonate, and are...
