Prof. Dr. Margie Sharpe is honoured to have been invited to join Prof. Dr Michael Strupp’s research group for the Semont Plus study. This study will measure head extension beyond horizontal in patients with BPPV to validate the findings of the original study – Determinants for a Successful S’mont Maneuver: An In vitro Study with […]
Prof Dr Margie Sharpe
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 […]
Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach to the Dizzy Patient | COURSE FAQ
We received a question about our current course offering from a musculoskeletal physiotherapist. Why would I benefit from attending this course? Our response; There are many causes of dizziness eg Vit B12 deficiency, anaemia, cardiac, CNS problems, anxiety and depression and other metabolic disorders, as well as upper cervical spine or inner ear disorders (vestibular […]
Leveling the MdDS concerns
Mal de Débarquement syndrome (MdDS) is persistent dizziness, disequilibrium and rocking sensation (like being on a boat) on return to a stable environment (land) following motion adaptation. ‘Sea legs’ or ‘land sickness’ is a common sensation after being aboard an ocean liner for a period of time. Instead of resolving when returning to land within […]
BALANCE AWARENESS WEEK | September 2016
You are not alone in your struggle with dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, vision problems, brain fog, and the other debilitating symptoms of a vestibular disorder. Feeling Dizzy? More than 1/3 of adults in the U.S. have experienced some sort of vestibular dysfunction, but many remain undiagnosed. Bryce Salvador, Honorary Chair of Balance Awareness Week and retired […]
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 […]