Making Vestibular Visible

About Making Vestibular Visible

Vestibular disorders are invisible from the outside. Even though you look like nothing is wrong, your whole world could be spinning. That is why we are opening a discussion about vestibular dysfunction. By talking about vestibular disorders, what they feel like, how they are diagnosed and treated, and strategies for coping, we seek to shine a light on the vestibular experience and make vestibular visible. This podcast shares recordings of the VeDA Video Education Series. Hosts Drs. Kathleen Stross and Danielle Tolman interview experts in the vestibular healthcare and wellness field, providing a free and interactive resource for patients. These conversations are streamed live via Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn, then made available here in audio format. This podcast is a production of the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA).

Publisher

The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA)

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Oct 2022

Latest episode

14 May 2025

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 May 2025

   The Consequences of Blast Wave Action on Young People

   In this episode of the Making Vestibular Visible podcast we talk about blast wave injuries, and the vestibular injury that results from near- or far- exposure to explosives. Whether due to an isolated act of terrorism or an ongoing regional conflict, the impact of explosives is severe. It's estimated that 1 in 8 people globally have been exposed to conflict in 2024. This includes those living within 5 kilometers (3 miles) of violent events, such as bombings and explosions. The ongoing conflic...

2. 

   3 Jan 2025

   Digital Vestibular Rehabilitation with Vertigenius

   In this episode we are going to discuss the remote treatment of dizziness and imbalance using a novel virtual platform called Vertigenius, a comprehensive and personalized approach to vestibular rehabilitation that empowers patients to effectively engage with their prescribed exercises.Speaker bio: Dr. Dara Meldrum is a vestibular physiotherapist with over 25 years of clinical and research experience. She has published 53 journal articles and 100 conference abstracts. Her doctoral research ce...

3. 

   27 Dec 2024

   Navigating the Health Care System as a Dizzy Patient

   Three years ago Dr. Bell presented a webinar for VeDA on navigating the healthcare system, and since then she’s been working tirelessly to write a book for people suffering with dizziness or vertigo who are seeking relief through healthcare and who are unable to work with her in person. Dr. Bell’s goal in writing this book is to share what she has learned in more than twenty years of clinical practice, and to offer a guide for patients navigating the healthcare system to find answers and...

4. 

   27 Dec 2024

   Technology to Unlock Unseen Eye Movements

   This podcast brings to light the revolutionary science of fixational eye movements and how they play a critical role in stabilizing vision during head movements, influencing balance, and maintaining clear vision. We will be introduced to a novel retinal-based eye tracking technology that has unlocked the ability to see the unseen eye movements underlying many patients who have "normal" examinations using pupil-tracking devices, and why using different ocular structures for eye-tracking may el...

5. 

   23 Sept 2024

   When Are You Going to Ask Me About Me? Health Coaching

   Have you ever wondered this during a visit to a healthcare provider? This feeling hardly leaves you enthusiastic about following their recommendations, does it? Fortunately, many healthcare providers are adding “Certified Health Coach” to their credentials through a program teaching licensed professionals how to “alter their traditional patient engagement approach through evidence-based conversation strategies.” In this recorded live event, Melinda Huffman, BSN, MSN, CCNS, CHC joins us from N...

6. 

   26 Aug 2024

   Virtual Reality for Vestibular Assessment

   Can virtual reality help with vestibular healthcare? In this recorded live interview host Kathleen Stross, DPT interviewed researcher Geoff Wright and physical therapists, Bridgett Wallace and Ramiro Maldonado, about their new affordable, ultra-portable, scientifically validated Virtual Reality solution for assessing fall risk, identifying causes and shaping treatments. Geoffrey Wright, PhD: Dr. Wright's background is in neuroscience, engineering, and rehabilitation science. He has been ...

7. 

   5 Aug 2024

   Online Classes to Increase Mobility

   Firebush, Inc. is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 2017 with a mission to give back to the community through funding that allows health and fitness professionals to provide safe, high-quality health and fitness classes at no charge to the elderly or anyone with mobility challenges. In this recorded live event on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn with founder Gloria Harris to talk about these free classes and how they can help people with dizziness and imbalance. Learn more at https://firebush.org/ VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at https://vestibular.org/donate/ If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, brain fog, or other balance-related symptoms, VeDA may be able to help. To learn more about vestibular conditions and get help finding a diagnosis, treatment, coping tools, and support visit https://vestibular.org/ For help finding a vestibular healthcare provider visit https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ If you are a vestibular healthcare professional and want to reach more patients, join VeDA's Healthcare Provider Directory by becoming a member at https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/. Additional benefits include patient education articles you can brand with your logo. #LifeRebalanced #MakeVestibularVisible #Vertigo #Vestibular #Tinnitus #Dizzy #Balance

8. 

   15 Jul 2024

   BalanceBelt - A Smart belt to improve your balance

   Learn more at https://vestibular.org/balancebelt-information-request/ The BalanceBelt is a smart belt that helps you to improve your balance during walking and standing. The BalanceBelt contains several tiny vibration motors. When the BalanceBelt senses that you are starting to lose balance, it will vibrate in the direction of your imbalance. Your brain will learn to compensate your body based on these tiny vibrations. The result: if you have severe balance problems, the BalanceBelt enables you to move freely again and look around you, without relying on walking aids. Professor Herman Kingma, who helped develop the BalanceBelt, explains its technology and application. Note: The BalanceBelt is currently only available in the EU. Connect with VeDA: • Website: https://vestibular.org • Facebook: https://facebook.com/VestibularDisorders • Twitter: https://twitter.com/vestibularveda • Instagram: https://instagram.com/vestibularveda VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at https://vestibular.org/donate/ If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, brain fog, or other balance-related symptoms, VeDA may be able to help. To learn more about vestibular conditions and get help finding a diagnosis, treatment, coping tools, and support visit https://vestibular.org/ For help finding a vestibular healthcare provider visit https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ If you are a vestibular healthcare professional and want to reach more patients, join VeDA's Healthcare Provider Directory by becoming a member at https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/. Additional benefits include patient education articles you can brand with your logo. #VestibularHealth #Audiology #Dizziness #BalanceAwareness #AskTheExpert #VeDA

9. 

   24 Apr 2024

   New Wellness App for Dizzy Women

   BEqualise is a holistic and personalized program to help patients suffering from balance disorders. The Bequalise program is scientifically based and aims to guide patients with day-by-day training, nutrition, brain exercises, and relaxation tips. There is also a section for healthcare professionals to monitor and empower their patients. Learn more about this resource in this episode of the Making Vestibular Visible interview with BEqualise CEO and Founder, Dr.Viviana Mucci. Download at https://bequalise.onelink.me/lgDC/qxjqndy1 (https://bequalise.onelink.me/lgDC/qxjqndy1) About the guest: Dr.Viviana Mucci is a postdoctoral researcher and an entrepreneur currently appointed as an Adjunct at the School of Science, Western Sydney University (WSU) in Australia and MD student at Gulf Medical University. She has dedicated her PhD and Postdoc to research mal de debarquement, and she has published 13 peer reviewed publications on that topic. She obtained her PhD in 2018 from Antwerp University, and in 2019 worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. In 2018 and 2019 she worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Swiss Concussion Centre, the University hospital of Zurich, and as a consultant at the University Hospital of Geneva, where she was assessing patients with MdDS. In 2020 she was also working as postdoctoral research in Rome at Fondazione Santa Lucia, collaborating on an international project that aimed to assess mTBI patients suffering from dizziness with functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging studies. She is now completing her Medical Degree. Disclaimer: the views and opinions expressed are not necessarily the views or opinions of the Vestibular Disorders Association or Dr. Stross. They constitute the views and opinions of our guest and do not constitute medical diagnosis or care. As always, consult with your healthcare professional before starting or modifying your treatment plan.

10. 

    14 Dec 2023

    Ask the Experts: Vestibular Healthcare Across the Pond

    Vestibular patients across the globe share many common experiences besides the physical symptoms of vestibular disorders. In this recorded live event, UK-based Peter Rea, MD and US-based Joel Goebel, MD join host Kathleen Stross, DPT to discuss the differences and similarities between the US and UK healthcare systems and how that impacts vestibular health. This event is sponsored by the LifeOnTheLevel support group, led by Kevin Higgs, vestibular patient. VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at https://vestibular.org/donate/ If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, brain fog, or other balance related symptoms, VeDA may be able to help. To learn more about vestibular conditions and get help finding a diagnosis, treatment, coping tools, and support visit https://vestibular.org/ For help finding a vestibular healthcare provider visit https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ If you are a vestibular healthcare professional and want to reach more patients, join VeDA's Healthcare Provider Directory by becoming a member at https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/ Additional benefits include patient education articles you can brand with your logo. The information in this video represents the views of the presenters and does not necessarily represent the views of VeDA. #LifeRebalanced #MakeVestibularVisible #Vertigo #Vestibular #Tinnitus #Dizzy #Balance

11. 

    28 Aug 2023

    Evidence-based clinical decision making for VRT therapists (featuring DizzyDx)

    DizzyDx is a web-based clinical decision support tool to help rehabilitation professionals better define symptoms and prioritize impairments, leading to targeted evidence-informed care for individuals experiencing dizziness. The application promotes broad-based critical thinking from astute client interviews through systematic clinical testing and interpretation, using decision tree-based logic. Throughout the user journey alternative etiologies and medical considerations are highlighted, with supporting evidence provided. If you are a healthcare provider who works with dizzy patients you get 20% off your DizzyDx membership! Use code 2023LAUNCH https://dizzydx.com/ Guest: Nicole Miranda, PT, DPT Nicole Miranda, PT, DPT is an assistant professor in the accelerated hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program at South College based in Knoxville, TN, and affiliate faculty in the Regis University School of Physical Therapy in Denver, CO. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Enhanced Clinical Insight, LLC, providing post-professional education and innovative educational technology to rehabilitation providers. Her clinical expertise includes complex neurological and vestibular rehabilitation across the lifespan. Dr. Miranda participated in the development and presentation of a national concussion course over 5 years through the APTA Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and was recognized as a 2019 APTA Colorado Chapter PT of the Year alongside Dr. Campbell for their legislative and advocacy contributions to Return to Play regulations for youth sports. Dr. Miranda provides community service presentations and moderates online support groups related to dysautonomia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and post-COVID-19 sequelae. Guest: Heather Campbell, PT, DPT, MA, OCS Heather Campbell, PT, DPT, MA, OCS (emerita) has more than 4 decades of diverse clinical care and education experience. She is an affiliate faculty member at Regis University School of Physical Therapy, teaching clinical reasoning and case management. As faculty for the University of St Augustine, she taught basic and advanced cervical spine care for 15 years and has been an invited guest lecturer in physical therapy, medical, dental, and optometry programs in the US and abroad. Her expertise in cervical spine care and the study of sensory processing disorders of gifted and twice-exceptional students contributed to a vestibular residency program as well as the development of care for individuals with concussions. She has worked to educate the legal community in the Denver area about the invisible nature of vestibular disorders and mild traumatic brain injuries, and the objective measures that can guide care. Dr. Campbell is co-founder and COO of Enhanced Clinical Insight, LLC, and the innovative clinical decision support tool DizzyDxTM. VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at https://vestibular.org/donate/ If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, brain fog, or other balance related symptoms, VeDA may be able to help. To learn more about vestibular conditions and get help finding a diagnosis, treatment, coping tools, and support visit https://vestibular.org/ For help finding a vestibular healthcare provider visit https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ If you are a vestibular healthcare professional and want to reach more patients, join VeDA's Healthcare Provider Directory by becoming a member at https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/ Additional benefits include patient education articles you can brand with your logo. This interview represents the views of the presenters and does not necessarily represent the views of the Vestibular Disorders Association

12. 

    21 Apr 2023

    Functional Concierge Neuro-Vestibular Rehabilitation

    In this episode, Dr. Kathleen Stross spoke with Nidhi Seth, a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has a unique method of providing for the needs of neuro and vestibular patients in the Bay Area. Her practice, NeuroBloom Physical Therapy & Wellness, uses an holistic approach with evidence-based techniques in a way that differs from traditional physical therapy clinics. Learn about this holistic concierge practice and how new approaches might just lead to better outcomes for people struggling with vestibular disorders. You can learn more about Neurobloom at neurobloompt.com VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at https://vestibular.org/donate/ (https://vestibular.org/donate/) If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, brain fog, or other balance related symptoms, VeDA may be able to help. To learn more about vestibular conditions and get help finding a diagnosis, treatment, coping tools, and support visit https://vestibular.org/ (https://vestibular.org/) For help finding a vestibular healthcare provider visit https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ (https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/) If you are a vestibular healthcare professional and want to reach more patients, join VeDA's Healthcare Provider Directory by becoming a member at https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/ (https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/). Additional benefits include patient education articles you can brand with your logo.

13. 

    24 Mar 2023

    The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach (Ask the Experts)

    Vestibular dysfunction, and symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, disequilibrium, and imbalance can be caused by a wide range of conditions. The right treatment plan, and which kind of specialist can be most helpful, will all depend on what is causing the symptoms. That is why it is so important to have a team of experts from different specialties working together to help people who are dealing with vestibular dysfunction. In this newest episode of Making Vestibular Visiblem - Ask the Experts, Dr. Joel A. Goebal, MD joins Dr. Kathleen Stross, DPT to discuss the importance of a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating people with vestibular disorders, and what that can look like. VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at vestibular.org/donate/ If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, brain fog, or other balance-related symptoms, VeDA may be able to help. To learn more about vestibular conditions and get help finding a diagnosis, treatment, coping tools, and support visit vestibular.org For help finding a vestibular healthcare provider visit vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ If you are a vestibular healthcare professional and want to reach more patients, join VeDA's Healthcare Provider Directory by becoming a member at vestibular.org/membership/. Additional benefits include patient education articles you can brand with your logo.

14. 

    27 Feb 2023

    Gait Training For Imbalance With Vizziq

    Inventor, Katherine Haik, and Ashley Williams present a new medical-fitness exercise tool that helps people with imbalance learn to walk more confidently. WHY GAIT TRAINING? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. They are expensive and can cause a spiral of decline, often leading to institutionalization. Neuromuscular re-education and gait training is an important, but often overlooked, modality for use in falls and balance therapy, as well as, brain injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, post-surgical therapy, and injury rehab. How we walk is a complex phenomenon in which our whole body is performing a dance that has been ingeniously choreographed. Our visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems are constantly adjusting and interacting. These are autonomic functions, like walking, where most of the time we don’t need to think about how these systems are working. Gait speed is a vital sign that is described in the seven phases of the gait cycle, directly related to brain/body function. It is used as one of the measures for determining current health and independence. Gait training is a specific form of therapy that can improve walking and stance by focusing on balance and posture while adjusting position and increasing endurance. Gait rhythms and patterns can be retrained, improving gait efficiency, independence and confidence, which will decrease fear of falling and dynamic stability. Vizziq Neuromuscular Trainer is an evidence-based mobility and gait training tool that can easily be adapted to user size and function levels. Vizziq is an effective gait training tool that can be utilized during both healthy times and after injury or illness, for faster recovery. Speaker bios: Katherine Haik, the inventor of Vizziq Neuromuscular Trainer is a pioneer in the space of exercise science; a member of the first class in her University to obtain a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science. Though they were considered undergraduate students, the majority of their coursework was spent with the graduate level programs learning physiology, kinesiology, cardiac rehabilitation, chronic disease management, 12 lead EKG Exercise Stress Testing, Athletic Training and Sports Injury Therapy Techniques, Nutrition for Athletes, and Adaptive Aquatics. Katherine studied and performed competencies that included various modalities from aquatic therapies, stress management and Feldenkrais, to the Pilates method. Her experience in these modalities led to her identification of a significant gap in the medical device industry, overground neuromuscular gait training devices. Ashley Williams, CHPSE, PhD Candidate. Ashley started in healthcare as a CNA at 15 and became an EMT at 17, and a paramedic at 19. As a paramedic she worked in both pre-hospital and in-hospital critical care settings including the emergency department and intensive care units for over 10 years. Ashley was also an educator teaching life support courses for clinicians including physicians and other advanced care providers. Ashley has a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Political Science, a Master's in healthcare ethics with a Catholic Healthcare Focus, and is a PhD Candidate in Healthcare Ethics and has several publications under journal review. She was 1 of 6 chosen for the first ASU/Mayo Clinic MedTech Accelerator program in which she began working with Mayo Clinic companies and as as a research affiliate with Mayo Clinic. Ashley now is a consultant for medical device/tech and healthcare companies (Ethos Healthcare Advisors) and a patient advocate (Ethos Healthcare Advocates). This video is sponsored by Vizziq. VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at vestibular.org/donate If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, d

15. 

    19 Jan 2023

    CBD: Does it live up to the hype?

    This episode is the audio recording of the most recent installment in the VeDA Video Education Series. The video recording is also available at vestibular.org/video-education. Over the past several years, VeDA has fielded a growing number of questions and calls from the vestibular community about alternative medicines in regards to their approach to care including the use of CBD. While this conversation is not a substitute for the advice of your healthcare professional, we believe it is important to provide and discuss information that is supported by research regarding this hot topic. Tune for our discussion with Kim Kelley from Pure Mana CBD to learn more about how CBD might help symptoms, and get your questions answered. Pure Mana CBD products are available at https://puremanacbd.com/ VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at https://vestibular.org/donate/ (https://vestibular.org/donate/) If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, brain fog, or other balance related symptoms, VeDA may be able to help. To learn more about vestibular conditions and get help finding a diagnosis, treatment, coping tools, and support visit https://vestibular.org/ (https://vestibular.org/) For help finding a vestibular healthcare provider visit https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ (https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/) If you are a vestibular healthcare professional and want to reach more patients, join VeDA's Healthcare Provider Directory by becoming a member at https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/ (https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/). Additional benefits include patient education articles you can brand with your logo.

16. 

    6 Oct 2022

    My Sodium Solution: How Going Low-Sodium Effectively Eliminated My Vestibular Dysfunction

    This episode is the audio recording of the most recent installment in the VeDA Video Education Series. The video recording is also available at https://youtu.be/QbY5XGPZim0 (https://youtu.be/QbY5XGPZim0) Drs. Kathleen Stross and Danielle Tolman speak with Mark Knoblauch, PhD- author of several books written for vestibular patients BY a vestibular patient. His books were born out of his own research when he was afflicted with vestibular symptoms. Dissatisfied with the array of consumer books out there, he felt compelled to begin writing patient-focused books on vestibular disorders, diet, and exercise. Mark’s own experience with having multiple vestibular disorders will speak to all vestibular warriors, especially those with BPPV, Meniere’s disease, Vestibular Migraine, PPPD, and related symptoms. Mark’s background in sports medicine and interest in the scientific process led him to complete doctoral and post-doctoral training in kinesiology as well as molecular physiology and biophysics, all of which contribute to his unique perspective of what worked and did not work for his own vestibular symptoms. You don’t want to miss his consumer guides which outline the many trials and successes that he has encountered during his vestibular journey. You can purchase Mark's books here: http://www.authormk.com/vestibular-series/ (http://www.authormk.com/vestibular-series/) VeDA relies on your support to help vestibular patients on their journey to find a life rebalanced. You can make a real difference by making a donation at https://vestibular.org/donate/ (https://vestibular.org/donate/) If you are experiencing vertigo, tinnitus, dizziness, imbalance, brain fog, or other balance related symptoms, VeDA may be able to help. To learn more about vestibular conditions and get help finding a diagnosis, treatment, coping tools, and support visit https://vestibular.org/ (https://vestibular.org/) For help finding a vestibular healthcare provider visit https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/ (https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/) If you are a vestibular healthcare professional and want to reach more patients, join VeDA's Healthcare Provider Directory by becoming a member at https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/ (https://vestibular.org/article/resources-for-professionals/professional-membership/). Additional benefits include patient education articles you can brand with your logo.

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