Laura Wazen, DPT
Equinox Physical Therapy
Our expert physical therapists provide treatment and relief from these common issues:
Hannah Leatherman, DPT
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Facial Paralysis
Inner Ear Weakness
Meniere’s Disease
Balance Problems
Stroke
Concussion
Fall Prevention
Parkinson’s Disease
Falls, Canes and Walkers, and Balance Problems
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...
Facial Paralysis and Inner Ear Conditions
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...
What’s causing your balance and dizziness problem?
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...
U-Step: A walker designed for Parkinson’s patients
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...
What is Balance Therapy?
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...
When will someone make an implant to fix my balance?
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...
What’s the difference between Vertigo, Dizziness, and Dysequilibrium?
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...
Crystals in the Ears?
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...
Will My Vertigo Come Back?
This is one on the most frequent questions that my patients in Sarasota, Florida ask me, “Will my vertigo come back?” It is the question they usually ask right after I tell them that their BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) was successfully treated, and is...
Should I Take Medicine to Stop my 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...
Our Approach
Listen. Listening is the most important step in understanding a patient’s concern. It is the most basic beginning, and in health care today, so often undervalued. It directs understanding, the direction of testing, and the formulation of a plan. It is the most important step in paving the road to treatment and recovery.
Learn. Our role is not only to learn from our patients but to guide them in how to learn from us, and what they should do to take back their lives and create positive change.
Live. Life is a gift. The purpose of all treatment at Equinox Physical Therapy is to restore function, independence, and freedom to clients recovering from or living with an illness.
