The Mal de Débarquement syndrome is a longstanding interest of mine. When I first read the work of Dr Dai and his colleagues, I was overjoyed they had developed a treatment for this syndrome, and more importantly had had successful outcomes. Prior to their work, there was no effective treatment which physiotherapists could offer these […]
Prof Dr Margie Sharpe
Global Vertigo Day featuring Prof Dr Margie Sharpe
If you’re suffering from dizziness or balance disorders, or know somebody who is, I invite you to watch the video of a free, online event held to share the latest research and treatment techniques. It is the inaugural, global Vertigo Day event, that was held on June 30, 2020 (July 1, Adelaide time) and I […]
Why are you feeling dizzy or out of balance? Let me count the ways!
In all the years I’ve spent working with people suffering dizziness and balance disorders, I’ve lost count of how many times the real cause of the issue has turned out to be very different from what my clients first thought it was. Although this can come as a shock to them, it shouldn’t really because […]
Such changing times.
We hope everyone is making the necessary adjustments that COVID-19 has thrust upon us. It has certainly been at the forefront of our minds from the start. We immediately implemented all the appropriate health actions as directed by WHO, the SA Health Communicable Disease Control Branch, and Federal government Health Department directives, as any medical […]
Coronavirus and Chronic Illness
Everything you wanted to know about the #coronavirus for people with #chronicillness. Remember, #stress is a trigger, so #keepcalm and #washyourhands. *Originally shared by VEDA https://themighty.com/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19-chronic-illness/
D&BDC Message of Joy
Thank you for your ongoing support during 2019. The Dizziness Balance Disorders Centre remains at the forefront of treatment, including the use of powerful technology to get accurate, objective assessments of symptoms. This year has been a joy to reach broader audiences through social media avenues on Facebook and LinkedIn, plus the reach which my […]