by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Jun 28, 2023 | Blogs, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Migraines, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, PT CEU Courses, San Diego, The Bell Method, Tinnitus, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Dizziness and Neck Stiffness Typically the neck is not even considered as a possible root cause of dizziness unless the patient complains of neck pain. I have found neck stiffness can cause motion-activated dizziness and neck pain. Neck Mobility is Important to... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Oct 22, 2018 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Laughter, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Physical Therapy Practice, PT CEU Courses, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo |
I have learned that a root cause analysis approach to my own healing journey helps me to enjoy my life more. In recovering and healing from injuries from several accidents and a labral tear of my hip that required extensive surgery to repair, I found that traditional... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | May 2, 2017 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dizziness Rolling Over, Dizziness with Lying Down, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, PT CEU Courses, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Walking Stability |
After his examination and treatment, one of my patients asked me very inquisitively, “Is BPPV always on the side you sleep on?” He felt vertigo when lying down. I thought the question was excellent so I want to share with you my reply. Here is what I said:... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Aug 26, 2016 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, PT CEU Courses, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
Today we are going to answer a question which I often hear from my patients, which is “Can My Reaction Time Be Improved with Practice?” The answer is, that in younger people, when they lose their balance, or they almost fall, they initiate a balance reaction which is... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Aug 15, 2016 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, FAQs, Fear of Falling, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, PT CEU Courses, San Diego, Shuffling Feet, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Walking Stability |
In this blog, I share a webinar for professionals on normal aging, balance and how to reduce fall risk. When I teach my physical therapy colleagues and students about dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, fall risk and normal aging, I always emphasize the importance of... 
by Dr. Kimberley Bell, DPT | Feb 25, 2016 | Blogs, BPPV, Clinical Practice, Dizziness, Dr. Kim Bell DPT, Geriatric Fall Prevention, Migraines, My Healing Journey, Normal Aging, Physical Therapy Practice, Preventing Falls, PT CEU Courses, San Diego, The Bell Method, Vertigo, Vestibular Rehabilitation |
Last week, I met with my mentor Chris Saade to discuss and brainstorm my larger message as a clinician and teacher – to discover my individual authenticity. I have an important message that perfectly represents the blend of my personal life, my family life, my... 
