Dr. Habib Rizk, MD is a Neurotologist and Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He joins Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT to discuss his experience not only as an expert clinician in the field of treating vestibular dysfunction, but also as a person who has experienced vestibular dysfunction first hand following an episode of Vestibular Neuritis!

Where to find Dr. Rizk:

MUSC Health: https://providers.muschealth.org/sc/mount-pleasant/habib-rizk-md-msc

Email: [email protected]

The Vestibular Disorders Association: https://vestibular.org/

VeDA's Provider Directory: https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/

Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

Gerard J. Gianoli, M.D joins Abbie and Dani to talk about the difference between Third Mobile Window Syndrome, Symptoms, Defects, and Disorder. They dive into patient presentation, causes, testing, and current treatment approaches.

Where to find Dr. Gianoli:

Website/Contact: https://earandbalance.net/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ear-and-Balance-Institute

In this Episode, Dr. Jennifer Stoskus PT, DPT, NCS, Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist (UPMC course) provides us with a long over-due update on the management of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS).

Episode Resources:

- Barany Society Diagnostic Criteria for MdDS (2020): ⁠https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vestibular-research/ves200714⁠

- Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist Certificate Program: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/pt/continuing-education/advanced-vestibular-physical-therapist-certificate-program

- MdDS Foundation: https://mddsfoundation.org/ 

- Gait Disorientation Test: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33338462/

- Our discussion of “The Mind-Body Connection in Managing Dizziness” with Dr. Lisa Farrell, PT, DPT: https://youtu.be/ZWlrVh8Fz_U?si=uo5aIiFzdDvyBXEv

Where to find Dr. Jennifer Stoskus PT, DPT, NCS, Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist:

- Website is www.NJDizziness.com

- Research page: bit.ly/tech4hcp

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT chat with the one and only JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS about getting creative when it comes to empowering patients while also keeping rehab functional and fun.

Where to find JJ:

- NeuroCollaborative: mentorship, coaching, resources, support, workshops, continuing education, and a power community of professionals aimed to support and empower providers to create specialty programs or businesses that positively impact their communities and themselves. https://www.neurocollaborative.com/

- Instagram: @JJMowderPT

- Medbridge Courses: https://www.medbridge.com/courses#/physical-therapy?search=jj

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are joined by Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS for a great discussion with Prof. Dr Herman Kingma about the science behind vestibular perception, as well as the vibrotactile technology behind The Balance Belt. (https://balancebelt.net/en/)

As a Professor in Clinical Vestibulology at the Maastricht University Medical Centre in The Netherlands, Prof. Dr Kingma has treated many patients with vestibular disorders. He developed the BalanceBelt as a substitute to the existing invasive and unsustainable treatments for severe balance disorders.

Prof. Dr Kingma has presented more than 1000 keynote lectures and contributed to more than 150 international peer-reviewed publications in biophysics and medical sciences.

For more information about Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS and his online MedBridge courses, check out: https://www.vestibular.today/medbridge

This week, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT connect with Joanna Wolfson, PhD, ABPP about what people living with dizziness may experience on a day to day basis, and what can be done about it from a psychological point of treatment.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychological-trauma-coping-and-resilience/202102/why-am-i-so-tired

This week, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with Allison Hirshey to discuss her tips for living with chronic dizziness.

Allison's Resources:

The Steady Coach (Youtube channel includes link to her free chronic dizziness course)

o   Dr. Yonit Arthur is a board-certified audiologist and certified strength coach who aims to help those suffering with chronic dizziness and other vestibular symptoms

o   The Steady Coach also has a podcast

https://www.youtube.com/c/thesteadycoach

Conscious Healing - Retrain Your Brain: Overcoming Neural Circuit Dizziness Course

o   Megan suffered with PPPD/MdDS type symptoms for years and has found her way to recovery. She now offers 1:1 coaching and a course she created around healing chronic dizziness

https://conscioushealing.uk/courses/retrain-your-brain-overcoming-neural-circuit-dizziness/

The Better Mind Center 

o   The therapy center I work with, they have a multitude of psychotherapists who are trained in working with patients who suffer from chronic pain and/or chronic dizziness. 

https://bettermindcenter.com

Supplements that helped me: Magnesium Glycinate, Magnesium Threonate (specifically Pure Encapsulations CogniMag), Riboflavin Vitamin B2, Vitamin D3 + K2, Bach Flower Drops (natural stress/anxiety relief), essential oils (for stress/anxiety relief)

VRT: 

Balancing Act Rehabilitation 

https://www.balancingactrehab.com/about

Alternative Medicine that helped me:

o   Acupuncture 

o   Massage - specifically Neuromuscular and Craniosacral Therapies

Books:

The Way Out by Alan Gordon 

o   Takes a mind-body approach to healing chronic pain. The book uses the word “pain” but the same approach can be used for dizziness, just insert “dizziness” anytime “pain” is used.

o   There is an audio version as well which is great for those with symptoms that make reading difficult 

Victory of Vestibular Migraine by Dr. Shin Beh 

o   Extremely informative for those suffering with vestibular migraine but offers take aways to anyone who is suffering with vestibular symptoms 

Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

Where to find us:

⁠⁠https://link.me/balancingactrehab⁠⁠

⁠⁠www.BalancingActRehab.com⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @BalancingActRehab

Instagram: @BalancingActRehab

Twitter: @DizzyDoctors

TikTok: @BalancingActRehab

In this episode, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT talk with Dr. Lisa Farrell, PT, PhD about mindfulness and utilizing the Mind-Body connection with the management of dizziness.

Where to find Dr. Lisa Farrell, PT, PhD

https://www.symmetryalliance.com/ 

Instagram account: @Its.about.balance.with.dr.lisa

UPCOMING COURSE OFFERINGS

Mindfulness Meet-ups

Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

Where to find us:

⁠https://link.me/balancingactrehab⁠

⁠www.BalancingActRehab.com⁠

⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @BalancingActRehab

Instagram: @BalancingActRehab

Twitter: @DizzyDoctors

TikTok: @BalancingActRehab

This episode is a special one! Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are gearing up and getting excited for VeDA's Life Rebalanced Live conference. Dani speaks with Hollie Smith, one of the hosts of an amazing support group that arose from last year's Life Rebalanced Live.

VeDA Retired

Join other Vestibular Warriors who have had to medically retire. We will all offer positive support to each other, suggest strategies and accommodations, and laugh as much as possible.

Tuesdays at 12:00 PM Pacific / 1:00 PM Mountain / 2:00 PM Central / 3:00 PM Eastern

Hosted by: Mary B. Ziegler, Hollie Smith, and Michelle Othon

Click here to join the online meeting or dial: ‪(US) +1 574-404-3995‬ PIN: ‪860 727 255‬#https://vestibular.org/members/veda-retired/ 

If you have any questions about our support group, feel free to email us at: [email protected]

Life Rebalanced Live

The Vestibular Disorders Association will be hosting its third annual Virtual Vestibular Conference. Vestibular disorders cause a variety of disorienting and debilitating symptoms such as loss of coordination, vertigo, and dizziness, leaving desperate and confused patients searching for answers.

Patients will hear from several different experts on topics relevant to the vestibular disorders community, all from the comfort of their homes. Patients will also have the ability to ask specific questions directly to the speakers.

Free admission includes:

https://vestibular.org/lrl/

Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

Where to find us:

⁠https://link.me/balancingactrehab⁠

⁠www.BalancingActRehab.com⁠

⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @BalancingActRehab

Instagram: @BalancingActRehab

Twitter: @DizzyDoctors

TikTok: @BalancingActRehab

Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS are joined by Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS and Kristen Janky, AuD, PhD, CCC-A to discuss how audiology utilizes testing to assess dizzy patients. ​

Kristen ​Janky, Au.D., Ph.D., is the Director of the Vestibular and Balance Research Laboratory​ at Boys Town National Research Hospital. She splits her time between seeing patients in the vestibular clinic and related research activities. Her overall research focus is on the clinical assessment of dizziness and balance disorders in patients of all ages, with a particular emphasis on vestibular assessment and management in the pediatric population. She received her PhD from the University of Nebraska in 2009, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University from 2010 – 2011.

Jeff is currently the Director of the Otolaryngology Vestibular and Balance Center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. His clinical practice is focused on vestibular diagnostic testing and vestibular rehabilitation, as well as research and teaching. You can find Jeff's online courses with MedBridge here: https://www.vestibular.today/medbridge

Follow the link to submit topic or guest requests: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/81vh89WKCX2kx6zg7l⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

Where to find us:

https://link.me/balancingactrehab

www.BalancingActRehab.com

⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @BalancingActRehab

Instagram: @BalancingActRehab

Twitter: @DizzyDoctors

TikTok: @BalancingActRehab