Talk Dizzy To Me

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We’re just two vestibuloholics excitedly bringing you a comprehensive view into the complex field of dizziness. Made for both clinicians and patients, we’re aiming to provide you with endless resources, tips & tricks, interviews with experts, and so. much. more. Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

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The Invisible Load: Parenting with a Vestibular Disorder
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#15
Today at 11:00 AM

In this special episode of Talk Dizzy to Me, we’re joined by members of the Dizzy Moms Club for an honest conversation about the challenges of parenting with vestibular disorders, including vestibular migraine, PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness), vestibular neuritis, unilateral vestibular hypofunction, BPPV, and Ménière’s disease.


Our guests share their lived experiences navigating the unpredictable nature of dizziness while raising children—and the strategies they’ve learned for adapting without losing meaningful connection with their families.

Hosted by:

🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS

🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman...


Progressive Neurologic Diseases and Dizziness: What You Need to Know
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07/31/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT sit down with Dr. David Sandlin, a vestibular and oculomotor neurologist at Emory Brain Health Center, to discuss how eye movements can provide critical clues to progressive neurologic diseases.

From Parkinson's disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), cerebellar disorders, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Dr. Sandlin explains how a detailed bedside eye movement examination can detect neurologic disease long before imaging does. He shares the clinical reasoning behind evaluating nystagmus, saccades, smooth...


Differential Diagnosis Demystified: Dizziness, Tinnitus, and Hearing Loss Explained
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07/22/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy to Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT are joined by Dr. Ben Shaw, a London-based consultant audiovestibular physician specializing in dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders, tinnitus, and hearing loss.


Dr. Shaw explains how he evaluates patients with vague, recurrent, or chronic dizziness and why understanding the timing, triggers, and associated symptoms is essential for reaching the correct diagnosis.


The conversation discusses various vestibular conditions, including Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), vestibular migraine, Ménière’s dise...


The Otolith Organs: Why You Feel Pulled, Tilted, Rocking, or Swaying
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#12
06/26/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are joined by Dr. Katherine Deines, PT, NCS and Dr. Jaimy Wahab, PT, NCS, also known as the Neuro Dizzy Duo, for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked parts of the vestibular system: the otolith organs.

While many people associate vertigo and dizziness with the semicircular canals and spinning sensations, this episode explores how the utricle and saccule help us sense gravity, acceleration, head position, vertical orientation, and linear movement. The conversation highlights...


PPPD Explained: When the Dizziness Doesn’t Go Away
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06/11/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with neurologist Dr. Kristen Steenerson to unpack Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness, also known as 3PD or PPPD.

If you feel dizzy, floaty, rocking, disoriented, or visually overwhelmed most days — especially in places like grocery stores, airports, busy restaurants, or while scrolling screens — this episode explains what may be happening in the brain and nervous system.

Dr. Steenerson breaks down the diagnostic criteria for 3PD, why symptoms can continue even after the original vest...


When Healing Isn’t Linear: Finding Hope After a Life-Changing Head Injury
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#10
05/27/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Dani Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS welcome back Sarah Renberg for her third appearance on the podcast. Sarah shares an inspiring update on her journey after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), vestibular dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction, ocular motor challenges, and more — and how she is now navigating medical school while continuing to manage her health. Sarah offers a powerful patient perspective on recovery, self-advocacy, support systems, and redefining progress after brain injury.



Episode Resources:

-Instagram: @Sren20

-S...


How to Treat Vestibular Migraine, PPPD, and MdDS (Especially When You Feel Stuck)
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05/06/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT welcome back Dr. Shin Beh for a deeper conversation on the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular migraine, Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD), and Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS).These conditions can overlap, feel confusing, and leave patients feeling stuck in their recovery. Dr. Beh breaks down how he differentiates these diagnoses clinically, why vestibular migraine can precipitate PPPD symptoms, and how treatment plans need a whole-person approach.

Treatment plans may combine lifestyle optimization strategies, vestibular rehabilitation, m...


Why Dizziness Lingers and What You Can Do About It
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04/15/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with Dr. Yonit Arthur, AuD (aka The Steady Coach) to break down her approach to chronic dizziness recovery.


If you’ve been told “it’s just anxiety,” feel stuck with PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness), vestibular migraine, or lingering dizziness... this episode may change how you think about healing.


We explore the role of the brain in chronic symptoms and how recovery is possible through neuroplasticity, not just med...


Dizziness and Pain: The Intersection of the Vestibular and Musculoskeletal Systems
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04/01/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman PT are joined by Dr. Mickey Shah, PT, D.Sc. NCS, OCS, FAAOMPT, Dip. MDT; Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist - Emory, AVPT (Pittsburgh) to unpack the connection between pain and dizziness.


Together, they explore how the neck plays a critical role in balance, why dizziness isn’t always vestibular, and how clinicians can better assess and treat patients with overlapping symptoms.


From real clinical insights to practical strategies, this episode bridges the ga...


Facial Paralysis Explained: Causes, Associated Symptoms, and What Recovery Looks Like
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03/25/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS is joined by vestibular and neuro experts Dr. Carly Lochala, PT, NCS and Dr. Sara MacDowell, PT to break down facial paralysis, including Bell’s palsy, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, and facial nerve recovery.


They dive into how facial paralysis affects not just movement, but also confidence, communication, and daily life... and what both clinicians and patients need to know about assessment, treatment, and recovery.


Key Takeaways:

- Facial paralysis is commonly caused by Bell’s pa...


Myth vs. Fact: Dizziness, Vertigo, and What Actually Helps
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03/11/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT are joined by vestibular PT and social media educator Dr. Amy Moore , PT to break down some of the biggest myths and misconceptions about dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular rehab.

If you've ever been told “your tests are normal so nothing is wrong,” “just take meclizine,” or “do the Epley maneuver and it will fix everything,” this episode is for you.

Together they discuss what’s myth vs fact in the world of dizziness, why vestibular con...


Patient Perspective: Living a Fulfilled Life With Vestibular Migraine and PPPD
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02/18/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with Kayla McCain, who shares her lived experience with Vestibular Migraine and PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness).

Kayla opens up about what symptoms she experienced, the long road to getting correctly diagnosed, and the strategies that helped her get back to living life again and rebuilding her confidence.


Key Takeaways:

-Validation and education reduce fear

-Vestibular migraine vs. PPPD presentations

-Recovery is often multi-factorial<...


Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Explained: What It Is and How It Overlaps With Dizziness
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02/04/2026

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is often misunderstood... but it’s real, common, AND treatable. In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Carly Lochala, PT, NCS sit down with Dr. Julie Hershberg, PT, NCS to explain what FND is, why it’s been minimized in healthcare, and how it overlaps with dizziness, migraine, dysautonomia/POTS, hypermobility/EDS, and vestibular disorders.

They break down brain networks like the default mode network and salience network, discuss common clinical clues (variability, attention-related shifts), and explain how treatment often starts with nerv...


Vestibular Migraine, POTS, and the Road to Recovery with Laura Ehlers
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01/21/2026

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman sit down with Laura Ehlers to share a powerful, real-life story of chronic dizziness, plus the long road to obtaining answers in a healthcare system that often defaults to “it’s BPPV” or “it’s anxiety.”


Laura walks us through how her symptoms evolved after being hit in the head and what her life looks like living with dizziness. She also shares the layered diagnoses that often show up together in complex dizziness cases—vestibular mig...


How to Treat BPPV, Neuritis, and VM/PPPD: A Practical Guide for the Vestibular Therapist
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01/07/2026

If you’re a physical therapist treating dizziness (or a patient trying to understand what’s going on), this episode is packed with practical, clinic-ready guidance. Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT welcome Dr. Sara MacDowell, PT & Dr. Sydney Duhe, PT from Dizzy Diagnostics to break down real-world vestibular cases—including BPPV with lingering symptoms, acute vertigo after the ER (vestibular neuritis / hypofunction), and the common overlap of vestibular migraine (VM) + Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) with visual motion sensitivity.

You’ll learn how to think beyond textbook presentations, how to avoid missing multi-canal or bilat...


Stump the Clinicians: Vestibular Trivia with Dr. Jeff Walter PT, NCS
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12/03/2025

In this special episode of Talk Dizzy to Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT sit down with two giants in the vestibular field: Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS and Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS (Vestibular First).

Jeff tries to stump the group with vestibular questions covering:

-The history of John Epley and his contributions to the field

-Alexander’s law, Brun’s nystagmus, and the origin of the word nystagmus

-A precise definition of vertigo

-Advanced use of the bow and lean...


Understanding Cervicogenic Dizziness: Diagnosis and Treatment Explained
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11/05/2025

Vestibular physical therapists Abbie Ross, PT, DPT, NCS, and Danielle Tolman, PT, DPT, sit down with Rob Landel, PT, DPT, FAPTA, to unpack cervicogenic dizziness (CGD) — what it is and isn’t, how to tell neck-driven dizziness apart from inner ear causes, and the clinical tools that actually make a difference.


They dive into the head–neck differentiation test, cervical joint position error (JPE) testing with a laser, and why CGD rarely causes vertigo or spinning. You’ll also hear how concussion, whiplash, BPPV, and migraine can overlap with neck-related dizziness — plus practical insights on manual...


Rewiring the Dizzy Brain: Insights on Neuroplasticity, Dual Tasking, and Fear
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10/01/2025

In this Talk Dizzy to Me episode, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT sit down with Dr. Mike Studer, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, CSRP, CBFP, FAPTA to unpack neuroplasticity—what it is, how it works, and how to apply it in vestibular rehabilitation. We cover dual tasking, prediction error, fear-avoidant vs. fear-adapted movement, motivational interviewing, and patient-directed dosage using the OPTIMAL theory of motor learning. Mike shares practical clinic and real-life examples (driving, grocery stores, cooking), mic-drop lines you’ll quote to patients, and how to talk to insurers using obje...


Dizziness in the ED: An Inside Look from PT and Physician Perspectives
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09/03/2025

Dizziness in the emergency department is common... and complicated. Today, we talk with Dr. Peter Johns (MD) and Dr. Rebekah Griffith, PT about what actually works in the ED: using the HINTS exam correctly, avoiding unnecessary imaging and meclizine-only discharges, knowing when to call the stroke team, and why physical therapists in the ED can transform safety, outcomes, and costs.

You’ll hear about how to triage dizzy patients, spot posterior circulation stroke red flags, treat BPPV efficiently, and keep patients safe when answers aren’t immediate. We also cover topics such as orthostatic hypotension, POTS, rapid-access dizz...


Concussion Care 101: Assessment, Treatment & Return to Life
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08/06/2025

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT chat with the Concussion Queen herself, Dr. Becky Bliss, PT, DHSc to discuss all things concussion.


About the Guest:

Dr. Becky Bliss is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center and Program Coordinator for the University of Missouri’s Neurological Physical Therapy Residency. Board-certified in neurological PT with advanced certification in vestibular rehab, she has over 20 years of clinical experience specializing in concussion management since 2006. Becky is active within APTA’s Concussion Committees, provides national telementorship through the Miss...


Advocating for the Invisible: A Candid Talk on Chronic Illness
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07/02/2025

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT chat with Shruti Shivaramakrishnan. Shruti lives in Ontario, Canada and her career background is in patient engagement through strategic content and fostering validating communities. Her Instagram community, Chronically Meh, aims to support people who live with chronic illness, and my work with GetCopayHelp assists patients with affordable prescriptions. 

Shruti has had migraines since she was a child, with occasional vestibular symptoms. After contracting COVID, the vestibular aspect became more pronounced and has caused ongoing health issues. The unpredictability of her symptoms is frustrating and makes them challenging t...


Sorting Out Dizziness: A Deep Dive into Differential Diagnosis
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06/04/2025

Dr. Anand Bery and Dr. David Hale join Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT to discuss the process of differential diagnosis for vestibular dysfunction.

Dr. Anand Bery is a neurologist and otoneurologist, with unique subspecialty fellowship training in neuro-vestibular and balance disorders. He specializes in treating patients with dizziness, vertigo, double vision and imbalance. His clinical interests include vestibular neuritis, BPPV, vestibular migraine and nystagmus.

Dr. David Hale is a fellowship-trained neurologist specializing in neuro-visual and vestibular disorders. He diagnoses and treats patients with symptoms including dizziness, vertigo, oscillopsia, double vision...


BONUS Episode! Making and Enjoying a Migraine-Friendly Cocktail with Karen Tartt
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05/14/2025

Enjoy this fun bonus episode with Karen Tartt, who shares her expertise with a phenomenal and tasty migraine friendly cocktail she created. Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT and Karen are also joined by Christine Moyer from the podcast Unsteady and Unfiltered.


First, prepare the "shrub"

Woody Pear Shrub 

-1 ⅓ cup Pear Juice* 

-⅔ cup Cane Sugar 

-1 cup White Distilled Vinegar 

-2 large sprigs of Rosemary 

-4 bunches of Thyme 

-3 Bay Leaves 

Measure and add all...


Managing Vestibular Migraine in Work, Life, and Social Settings
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05/07/2025

In this episode, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman talk with Karen Tartt about managing life with vestibular migraine symptoms in various settings. Her expertise in developing migraine-friendly cocktails will blow your mind!

About Karen

In March of 2019, after 18 months of searching for answersto the seemingly mysterious symptoms Karen had been experiencing, she was diagnosed with Chronic Vestibular Migraine. Post diagnosis, she learned about the Johns Hopkins Migraine Diet through Dr. David Buchholz’s book, “Heal Your Headache”, and started to undergo the tedious elimination process to figure out her personal migraine trigge...


Dry Needling Explained: How It Can Support Vestibular Dysfunction Treatment
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04/02/2025

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are joined by Edo Zylstra, PT, DPT, OCS to discuss the the potential of Dry Needling in the treatment approach of patients with Vestibular Dysfunction and Migraine.


About Edo Zylstra, PT, DPT, OCSDr. Zylstra has over 20 years of experience in orthopedics, pre-/post- surgical care, sports performance, wellness training, chronic pain treatment, and injury prevention. He works with patients of all ages and across all activity levels. He evaluates and treats from a whole-body approach. His treatment combines knowledge and understanding of anatomy and...


Welcome to Unsteady & Unfiltered with Christine Moyer
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03/19/2025

Welcome! Christine Moyer is the new host of a supplemental podcast to Talk Dizzy To Me. These easily digestible episodes will share a lighthearted, but informative, approach to various topics as they relate to living life with vestibular dysfunction. Having experienced it herself, Unsteady & Unfiltered episodes may include TDTM recaps, “hot takes” on trending issues, relatable stories, tips/tricks, and even the occasional special guest. Living with vestibular dysfunction is not easy, but Christine’s uplifting and grounding personality will surely bring listeners a moment of levity to a challenging situation.

Episode Resources:

Christine’s 2023 TDTM Epi...


Vestibular Migraine: Surprising Symptoms, Treatment Evolution, and What’s Next with Dr. Beh
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03/05/2025

Can you believe it’s been 3 YEARS since we first had a conversation with Dr. Shin Beh about vestibular migraine? Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT catch up and discuss some new updates in vestibular migraine treatment approaches. 


About Dr. Beh

Dr. Beh completed his neurology residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His fellowship training consisted of: Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-otology, and Neuro-ophthalmology. His fellowship training was completed at three centers – the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, and New York...


Creating and Validating Technology for Vestibular Patients
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02/12/2025

Dr. Dara Meldrum, founder and CEO of Vertigenius, joins Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, DPT, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT, to discuss the role of technology in improving the effectiveness of at-home vestibular rehabilitation for patients.

About Dr. Dara Meldrum

Dr. Dara Meldrum is a physiotherapist and an Associate Professor at the Academic Unit of Neurology, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. With over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, research, and teaching, she specializes in vestibular and neurological rehabilitation. Clinically, she works at the Balance Centre in Dublin.

Dr. Meldrum's research focuses...


A Dizzy Dive into Vestibular Migraine and PPPD
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01/15/2025

We are kicking off the new year and a new season with a great guest! Dr. Kristen Steenerson, MD brings her expertise to the conversation with a deeper dive into Vestibular Migraine and Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness. Whether you're a patient or a clinician, you surely don't want to skip this episode!

Kristen K. Steenerson, MD is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in vestibular neurology. She graduated cum laude from Claremont McKenna College, received her MD from the University of Utah, completed neurology residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona, and fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute. She directs...


The Doctor's Dizziness An ENT's Experience with Vestibular Neuritis with Dr. Habib Rizk, MD
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12/18/2024

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: rizkh@musc.edu


The Vestibular...


Third Mobile Window Syndrome Explained-What You Need to Know
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11/20/2024

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


Hosted by:

🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS

🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT


For more FREE resources, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.


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Updates on the Management of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome with Dr. Jennifer Stoskus PT, DPT, NCS, Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist
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#8
10/23/2024

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 Dizzines...


The Art of Exercise: Empowerment, Function, and Fun with J.J. Mowder-Tinney PT, PhD, NCS
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#7
07/17/2024

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...


The Science Behind the Balance Belt and Vestibular Perception
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#6
06/05/2024

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/)

About Prof. Dr Kingma

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.

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How to Manage the Psychological Impacts of Living with Dizziness
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05/21/2024

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.Joanna Wolfson, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified senior psychologist on the Adult Outpatient service at Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Health and Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, completed her internship at NYU Rusk, and her postdoctoral...


Tips to Living a “Normal” Life with Chronic Dizziness
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04/10/2024

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 Bra...


The Mind-Body Connection in Managing Dizziness
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#3
03/20/2024

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/ 

Mindful Meetups

6-week Mindfulness Meditation Course

Physical Rehab Courses

Free Resources! (Handouts, Information, Products/Services)

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


UPCOMING COURSE OFFERINGS

NJAPTA webinar on March 27th, 2024 (7...


Vestibular Support Group: Q&A
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#2
02/28/2024

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...


Acoustic Testing in Individuals with Dizziness
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#1
01/10/2024

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 ves...


Vestibular Rehabilitation: Need-To-Know
Vestibular Rehabilitation: Need-To-Know episode artwork
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12/13/2023

Dr. Christina Garrity, PT, NCS joins Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT to discuss some of the most important principles of Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy. Dr. Garrity shares insights into how she approaches individualizing her treatments to the patient, and she even loves to turn her patients into their own vestibular therapist! Find her on instagram @vestibular_neuro_pt to marvel at her unique exercises and maybe get some fresh new ideas for patient care.


Email: Christina@vertigobegone.com

Website: www.LabyrinthPT.com

Instagram: @vestibular_neuro_pt <...