by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Apr 6, 2023 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Migraines, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
On Friday February 24, 2023, I attended an outstanding lecture on Treatment Techniques for BPPV at a national physical therapy conference (CSM) called: Beyond Posterior Canal BPPV: Clinical Decision Making and a Critical Appraisal of Treatment Techniques for Anterior... 
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 | 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... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Aug 30, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Are you afraid of getting dizzy at the dentist? I meet a lot of people who have felt dizziness in the dental chair and are now afraid to go back! Dental care is important to maintain healthy teeth and gums. In this blog, I will share three tips to help if you are... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jul 25, 2020 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, San Diego, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Meclizine is commonly prescribed for people with dizziness and vertigo, including older adults. In some cases, it may be needed but in other cases it is dangerous. Older adults are often frequently told that there’s nothing they can do about the vertigo because they... 
