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
Does Wearing a Hearing Aid Help My Balance?
We know that people use information from other senses to help them balance. For instance, we use our vision to help us balance. When we walk outside today, and see that the sidewalk is sloping, we will automatically adjust our steps and our balance based on this...
Why is my inner ear problem making me so emotional and anxious?
Sculpture by Auguste Rodin- Die Buerger von Calais A sudden problem with one’s inner ear system can cause symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty walking. We have always understood that when both ears are normal, the brain gets the...
Benign Paroxysmal Posititonal Vertigo- BPPV
So, what should be the first topic for my Blog? That’s easy BPPV! Why BPPV? I am choosing this topic because it is the most common type of inner ear disease. Of all inner ear disease, it takes up about 25% of all inner ear conditions. Also, it is the easiest to treat!...
New Ear Research
From Dr. Anil Lalwani at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City In November 2013, I traveled to Anatalya, Turkey for the 29th Politzer Society Meeting. I was so fortunate when on the bus from the airport to the conference center, I ran into Dr. Anil Lalwani...
Vestibular Excellence in the Middle East
I am happy to announce the realization of a dream! I have been traveling to the American University of Beirut Medical Center for several years now. My husband was going to give grand rounds in the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Department at the hospital a few years...
Why Blog?
If you knew me, you would never in a million years think that I would be writing a blog. Up until 6 months ago, I didn’t even have a smart phone. I hadn’t bought a new cell phone in 15 years. So why blog? Good question. I have been fortunate enough to travel the world...
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.
