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Habituation ; What is it?

Habituation ; What is it?

We previously wrote about; Habituation ; Adapting to overcome dizzy In this article we ask you to consider; Do habituation exercises, proclaimed by some within our industry for both adult and paediatric patients with vestibular disorders, actually activate habituation mechanisms? Most people believe that habits are formed by completing a task for 21 days in […]

Adaptation ; Adapting to overcome dizzy

Adaptation ; Adapting to overcome dizzy

Interaction between vestibular compensation mechanisms and vestibular rehabilitation therapy: 10 recommendations for optimal functional recovery Authors Michel Lacour and Laurence Bernard-Demanze Page 7 suggests, “Adaptation is usually described in the literature as two separate mechanisms called sensory substitution and behavioral substitution, even though this categorization can differ according to authors. The common characteristic of these […]

Effects of Footwear on Gait and Balance

Effects of Footwear on Gait and Balance

Summary of a talk given by Matt Neufield, BKin, CPed (C), Manager/Pedorthist, Kintec Footwear + Orthotics, given to the BADD Society at St. Paul’s Hospital on January 21.   When it comes to balance, the feet are the foundation for the body and therefore it is important to give them special attention. There are three […]

Vertigo Education in the Murray Mallee

Vertigo Education in the Murray Mallee

The Murray Mallee General Practice Network states its aim is sustainable and outcome focused health care in the Murray Mallee. Having been established in 1995 as a membership based organisation, incorporated in South Australia under the Associations Incorporation Act 1985, in practice, the Network delivers local health solutions through general practice, addressing gaps in health service provision for people who […]

Media Release; Spinning Down Under

The French Society of Vestibular Physiotherapy will hold its 3rd Congress in Lille, France at the Grand Palais on the 6th and 7th February 2015. Professor Margie H Sharpe is an invited keynote speaker ahead of an already impressive speaker list including Michel Lacour, Pierre-Paul Vidal, Alexandre Bisdorff, Elizabeth Vitte, Christine Aktouche, Dominique Gerbaulet and […]