by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Dec 23, 2022 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Geriatric Fall Prevention, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation |
Vestibular PT can Aggravate Upper Cervical Dizziness. Sometimes, patients present to vestibular physical therapy with co-occurring upper cervical dizziness. These patients require special attention since vestibular PT may cause the dizziness to become worse. The first... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Oct 3, 2022 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Geriatric Fall Prevention, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation |
Performing an Epley Maneuver for vertigo on patients with limited neck rotation is difficult but not impossible. Caution should be taken to ensure that an Epley maneuver is safe to perform. Screening tests that physical therapists typically perform before attempting... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jul 5, 2022 | Blogs, BPPV, Childhood Vertigo, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy Practice, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
The Importance of a Vertigo Treatment Plan In my opinion, the most important thing when creating a vertigo treatment plan is to select a team of professionals that you trust and follow their treatment plan step by step. Depending on the root cause of your symptoms,... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Apr 30, 2022 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Foot Neuropathy, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Blood Pressure and Vertigo People who have problems such as hypertension or hypotension may experience dizziness from the blood pressure itself. We may also find that there is a link between blood pressure and vertigo or dizziness, related to the vestibular system.... 
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 | 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... 
