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...
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 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...
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...
