A new article in Neurology Education argues that it’s time for vestibular neurology—the study and treatment of dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems—to be recognized as a core skill for all neurology trainees. Why this matters Dizziness is one of the top reasons people seek neurological care, along with headaches and seizures. Yet, unlike headaches and seizures, vestibular conditions are not consistently taught as a basic competency for neurology residents around the world. This mism...| Vestibular Disorders Association
While vestibular neuritis symptoms don't usually include eye and jaw pain per se, there are several ways its consequences might lead to discomfort around the eyes and jaw, such as eye strain and TMJ.| Vestibular Disorders Association
The inner ear's vestibular organs and the associated nerves and brain centers form a complex system that serve many functions and can be affected by a number of outside systems, such as vision and proprioception (i.e. your muscles and joints). A thorough evaluation of your vestibular function may involve: - Medical history - Physical examination - Tests of inner ear function - Hearing tests - Balance tests - Vision tests| Vestibular Disorders Association
Maintaining balance depends on information received by the brain from the eyes, muscles and joints, and vestibular organs in the inner ear.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Summary Many people who experience dizziness, vertigo, or balance problems also struggle with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. This study looked at 170 people who were referred to vestibular physical therapy to find out whether those who reported having trouble with everyday physical tasks were also more likely to feel anxious or depressed. The researchers used a tool called PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System), which helps measure how people feel...| Vestibular Disorders Association
Researchers at the University of Antwerp and the European Institute for Otorhinolaryngology have developed a virtual reality (VR) treatment that is just as effective as the current gold standard therapy for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS), a rare and highly disabling balance disorder. MdDS patients feel as if they are constantly rocking, swaying, or bobbing—similar to being on a boat that never stops moving. The condition can last for months or years, severely disrupting daily life an...| Vestibular Disorders Association
Children can and do have vestibular disorders, which may show up as dizziness, clumsiness, or delayed motor skills. Testing is essential, especially in children with hearing loss or unexplained balance problems. Simple bedside exams and advanced tests like VEMPs give doctors valuable information without being overly invasive. Early intervention helps kids thrive, preventing long-term educational and social impacts.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Support groups can help people suffering from vestibular impairment share and learn from others in a safe environment.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Recent work has demonstrated that the symptoms of common vestibular disorders may be linked with certain environmental influences.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH) affects only one side of the vestibular system, leading to an imbalance between the signals received by the brain from the right and left inner ears. This often causes sudden vertigo, nausea, and imbalance, but over time, the brain can compensate using input from the healthy side. In contrast, bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH) involves reduced or absent vestibular function on both sides, which significantly limits the brain’s ability to interpr...| Vestibular Disorders Association
If you've been diagnosed with unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH)—meaning you have reduced vestibular function on one side—you're probably wondering: "What treatments or support are out there to help me get back to feeling balanced and grounded?" You may have heard of vestibular rehabilitation therapy, the gold standard treatment for many types of vestibular dysfunction, incluing UVH.| Vestibular Disorders Association
As a physical therapist with five years of experience, I watched helplessly as my mother’s health slowly deteriorated before my eyes. In her early 50s, she had been complaining for years of persistent “rocking sensations.” At first, it seemed benign, something easily dismissed. But over time, her complaints grew more frequent and concerning. During a visit home, I noticed she could not stand or walk without holding on to furniture for support. As a PT, I knew this was a red flag—these...| Vestibular Disorders Association
Introduction Around 55% of people with migraines will at some point experience symptoms related to balance, like dizziness or vertigo. Many of these individuals might not even have headaches but mainly feel off-balance. They could be suffering from a type of migraine that affects the vestibular system. To help patients with vestibular migraine, doctors need to use a combination of medication, lifestyle changes, and rehabilitation techniques. This holistic approach can offer the most effective...| Vestibular Disorders Association
Through Fight the Fall, FYZICAL clinics across the country are offering free events to bring awareness to fall risks and empower people to take control of their balance health. These community events are designed to educate participants, provide early screenings, and connect individuals with resources before a fall happens.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Patients with cerebellar ataxia Patients typically report oscillopsia, imbalance, and unsteadiness that worsens with downgaze, head movement, or walking. Certain medications can help.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Poetry-4-Balance In honor of National Poetry Month in April, VeDA hosts the annual Poetry-4-Balance contest. Poetry is a powerful way to express the invisible and often misunderstood experience of living with a chronic vestibular disorder. Through metaphor, rhythm, and emotion, it gives voice to sensations that are hard to describe-like spinning, imbalance, or disconnection from the world-and helps translate that inner turmoil into something others can feel and understand. For many, it offers...| Vestibular Disorders Association
Have you ever stepped off a boat and felt like you were still moving? That is how patients with Mal de Débarquement feel 24/7.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Getting high-quality sleep is a useful in your vestibular recovery. This article gives you tips to establish healthy sleep habits.| Vestibular Disorders Association
VeDA provides education and emotional support to people suffering from vestibular dysfunction, connects people with healthcare specialists, and advocates to raise awareness and improve healthcare outcomes.| Vestibular Disorders Association
The study titled “Clinical Pathways in Vestibular Care: Referral Trends Between Vestibular Rehabilitation and Objective Vestibular Testing” included a medical chart review of patients who completed both vestibular rehabilitation (VR) —a specialized type of physical therapy— and objective vestibular testing (vestibular test battery; VTB) – testing completed by an audiologist. The study included 149 adult patients who were seen in a large medical facility in the Midwest and had sympt...| Vestibular Disorders Association
If you’re dealing with vestibular dysfunction, getting high-quality sleep isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a vital part of healing. When you're well-rested, your body is better equipped to handle treatment and manage symptoms. On the flip side, sleep deprivation can actually trigger or worsen dizziness, imbalance, and other vestibular issues. This episode of the ICU Podcast explores how developing strong sleep habits, from setting a consistent bedtime to managing light and noise in your...| Vestibular Disorders Association
VeDA recently presented to a group of European doctoral students from the PROVIDE Network—an initiative designed to train the next generation of vestibular researchers. This collaboration brought together patients, clinicians, researchers, and advocates across continents to shine a spotlight on the patient experience and how it intersects with healthcare, research, and education.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Discussions of dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and other symptoms that accompany a vestibular disorder. Vestibular disorders are real, medical conditions, yet many are underdiagnosed and undertreated. Many patients visit multiple healthcare practitioners over months or even years before they receive an accurate diagnosis. The Vestibular Disorders Association advocates for people living with vestibular disorders and qualified vestibular specialists who diagnose and provide effective treatment.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Barometric pressure changes, temperature spikes, air quality - all these things trigger Cherika's vestibular migraine. She's on a mission to raise awareness so no one has to suffer alone.| Vestibular Disorders Association
To maintain balance and move around our world, we need to combine information from our eyes, body position (how we feel through our muscles and joints), and inner ear balance system. For people who have balance problems, recognizing the important role of vision is key. This knowledge can help them get the specific vision therapy they need.| Vestibular Disorders Association
"Vestibular disorder" is an umbrella term used to encompass many different conditions that affect the inner ear and those parts of the central nervous system involved in maintaining balance. Vestibular disorders can result from or be worsened by injuries, genetic or environmental conditions, or occur for unknown reasons. There are more than twenty-five known vestibular disorders. Each is unique, but many share common diagnostic traits, which can make it difficult for healthcare professionals ...| Vestibular Disorders Association
To maintain balance we must integrate information from the eyes, muscles and joints and vestibular (inner ear) systems.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Patients with cerebellar ataxia Patients typically report oscillopsia, imbalance, and unsteadiness that worsens with downgaze, head movement, or walking. Certain medications can help.| Vestibular Disorders Association
In this "Ask Fiona" column, VeDA's mascot talks about good sleep hygiene, including creating a calming environment, winding down before bed, and tools that may help.| Vestibular Disorders Association
This is a frequently asked question. The answer: it depends. There are many factors that can affect how long you need to continue with vestibular rehab exercises. Check out this post for some tips.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Many people with dizziness or balance problems are given exercises to help stabilize their vision while moving their head. However, it can be hard for patients to know if those exercises are helping. This study measured how well people could see clearly during head movements (called dynamic visual acuity, or DVA) when looking at objects up close versus far away, which may support self-assessment of DVA.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Rachel's vestibular symptoms made it painful for her to watch movies in a theater. Then she discovered tools for the visually impaired, which allowed her to enjoy "Beetlejuice" with her niece.| Vestibular Disorders Association
VeDA announces their 2025 Champions of Vestibular Medicine, medical professionals who have had significant impact on the field of vestibular medicine. This year's awards recognize two people for their lifetime contributions to vestibular medicine and three young investigators.| Vestibular Disorders Association
VeDA hosted its annual Poetry-for-Balance Contest in April 2025 in honor of National Poetry Month. Poetry can be a powerful way for those living with a chronic vestibular disorder to express their invisible and often misunderstood experiences through metaphor, rhythm, and emotion. Read all of the Poetry-for-Balance 2025 poems here!| Vestibular Disorders Association
The Dizziness, Vertigo & Imbalance Patient Registry is a natural history study that consists of electronic surveys to collect information about the patient experience and disease progression. VeDA may share the data with institutions conducting research to address current knowledge gaps for vestibular disorders.| Vestibular Disorders Association
A Dizzy Childhood Rochelle’s journey with vestibular disorders began when she was only 10 years old. “I remember being in school and I remember walking down the hall, and all of a sudden, everything was spinning. And I fell to the floor in the hallway,” she recalls. Young Rochelle was terrified, unable to articulate what was happening. “My teacher didn’t know what was wrong. I didn’t know what was wrong. I was extremely scared. I just kept telling her that everything was spinning....| Vestibular Disorders Association
Some people may get BPPV more than once, but dizziness or vertigo could indicate another type of vestibular dysfunction also. How can you tell the difference? Check out this case study to learn more.| Vestibular Disorders Association
The PROVIDE (Patient-Centered Care for Vestibular Disorders) Doctoral Network is an exciting initiative to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of vestibular disorders by engaging doctoral candidates in vestibular research and advocacy.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Physical therapist, Camille Tingle, shares some of her take aways from VeDA's Life Rebalanced Live conference.| Vestibular Disorders Association
Travel Award Winner Batoul Berri, AuD, is the 2025 winner of the VeDA Travel Award for her presentation at the American Balance Society (ABS) Annual Conference. What is the VeDA Travel Award? VeDA supports researchers who are working to improve care for vestibular patients by providing grants to cover travel expenses so they can present their original research about projects focused on vestibular patient outcomes at medical conferences. More about Dr. Berri’s Research Title: Understanding H...| Vestibular Disorders Association
