by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Feb 14, 2022 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Lightheadedness and Presyncope When a patient complains of “dizziness,” it may not always be a vestibular issue. There are many non-vestibular causes of dizziness. Lightheadedness and Presyncope are two symptoms that patients may be experiencing when they... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jan 31, 2022 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Physical Therapy Practice, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation |
Many people suffer from reflux and vertigo. Heartburn is another term for reflux. If reflux gets to be a chronic problem, it can eventually lead to GERD. That stands for gastro-esophageal reflux disease. What is the Link between Reflux and Vertigo? Refluxed food... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Dec 30, 2021 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Dizziness after cancer treatment is a common complaint. In my experience, there are five reasons why people experience dizziness after cancer treatment. 1. Tumor Location The location of the tumor can cause dizziness. Tumors in the brain or ears can contribute to... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Nov 30, 2021 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Walking Stability |
Dr Kim Bell, DPT answers some of your Foot Neuropathy Questions Q: What are the treatment options for feet numbness due to spinal stenosis? I suggest that you find a physical therapist who specializes in and treats the spine. These physical therapists are called... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Oct 13, 2021 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Fear of Falling, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Who has Foot Neuropathy? A lot of people I’ve met actually have foot neuropathy but they’ve never been diagnosed by a doctor. Why do you think that is? It’s because doctors don’t usually look at your feet! Your doctor may check your blood pressure and your heart rate.... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Sep 3, 2021 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
I believe it is important to make a distinction between occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT), as it seems that those two professions are sometimes lumped together. Both PT and OT are Rehab Services Physical therapy and occupational therapy are basically... 
