by Dr. Laura Wazen | Sep 20, 2014 | Facial Paralysis
Bell Palsy is a condition that causes facial paralysis, and was named after Sir Charles Bell (1774-1842) who described the Facial Nerve and cases of facial paralysis in his writings. Who: 20-30 people per 100,000 people develop Bell Palsy per year. ...
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 | Sep 10, 2014 | Balance
Most people with balance problems want to avoid walking with a cane or rolling walker unless absolutely necessary. Even when necessary, many people refuse to use a cane because they are too proud or embarrassed for others to see them walking with one. The...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Aug 15, 2014 | Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis occurs when the facial nerve is damaged and unable to send messages to the muscles of the face that create facial expressions. This problem can occur for several different reasons. Some causes include: tumor, trauma, stroke, or genetic disorders. The...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Aug 5, 2014 | Balance, Dizziness
This is the title of a radio interview I did on July 1st, 2014 with Heidi Godman on her radio program Health Check on WSRQ Sarasota Talk Radio. She interviewed me, and also my husband Dr. Jack Wazen who is an MD, to discuss answers and treatment advice on balance and...
