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. Hannah Leatherman | May 6, 2021 | Balance, Concussion, Dizziness
Concussions can be difficult to recover from. However, at Equinox Physical Therapy, we specialize in treating people who have had a concussion. Check out these 5 facts about concussions to learn more! List of 5 Facts about Concussions 40% of all concussions are due to...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Apr 13, 2020 | Dizziness
Is Anxiety from COVID-19 causing dizziness? Good question. Dizziness is a common symptom for people with inner ear disorders, and when a person is stressed out or anxious due to the COVID-19 crisis, their symptoms can increase. It is a pretty normal human...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Apr 9, 2020 | Balance, Dizziness
Staying active while sheltering in place during COVID-19 can be a challenge. For many of our patients at Equinox Physical Therapy in Sarasota, Florida everything has changed. Grocery shopping, exercising, playing golf, socializing, and eating at restaurants has been...
by Dr. Laura Wazen | Sep 29, 2016 | Dizziness
One really cannot understand how much we use our vision to help us balance until it is taken away. That is why a standardized test for balance is to stand with feet together and eyes closed. The test is called the Romberg test, and the goal for most adults regardless...
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...
