Discover a clear, comprehensive guide to understanding and managing balance disorders. This book explains how the body's remarkable balance system actually works, and walks through the most common causes of dizziness and vertigo — including BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Meniere's disease, and vestibular migraine — with detailed guidance on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for each. You'll learn what to expect from a diagnostic evaluation, how vestibular rehabilitation therapy works, safe balance exercises you can practice at home, and practical fall-prevention strategies especially valuable for older adults. The guide also addresses balance dysfunction following concussion, balance disorders in children, and the often-overlooked emotional toll of living with chronic dizziness. Whether you're navigating your own symptoms or supporting a loved one, this guide equips you with the knowledge to have informed conversations with your healthcare team and take confident steps toward better balance and quality of life.
Discover a clear, comprehensive guide to understanding and managing balance disorders. This book explains how the body's remarkable balance system actually works, and walks through the most common causes of dizziness and vertigo — including BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Meniere's disease, and vestib...