Vestibular Therapy & Balance Disorder Education
Expert insights and evidence-based information about vestibular therapy, BPPV treatment, and balance disorders from vestibular therapist Dr. Carly in Fishers, IN.
What Are Gaze Stabilization Exercises and Who Needs Them?
Gaze stabilization exercises retrain the reflex that keeps your vision steady when your head moves. Here is who they help, the two main versions, and how to start safely at home.
Why Do I Feel Off After a Cold or Virus?
Feeling dizzy or off-balance weeks after a cold or virus is more common than you'd think. Here's why viruses affect your vestibular system — and what actually helps.
Can Vestibular Migraines Go Away? What the Research Actually Says
Most vestibular migraine patients see real improvement — 71% report 50% or greater reduction in episodes within months. Here's what the long-term research actually shows.
Is This Anxiety — or Is Something Actually Off With My Balance?
Told your dizziness is "just anxiety"? Nearly 1 in 3 vestibular patients get this label. Learn the signs it's actually your balance system — and what helps.
Why Rest Didn't Fix Your Dizziness (And What Actually Helps)
You rested, but the dizziness came back. Rest calms symptoms short-term but doesn't retrain your balance system. Learn why movement — not stillness — is the path to real recovery.
Why Your Balance Feels Off Around Your Period (It's Not Just Hormones)
Dizziness that spikes around your period or during perimenopause isn't random — and it's not 'just hormones.' Learn why your vestibular system is sensitive to hormonal shifts, what the capacity model means for your symptoms, and what you can actually do about it.
Why Do I Feel Off But Not Dizzy? (And Why Tests Often Come Back Normal)
You're not spinning, but something just feels off. Floaty, lightheaded, slightly disconnected — these are real vestibular symptoms, even when tests come back normal. Here's what's actually happening in your balance system.
What Causes Vertigo? 6 Common Reasons the Room Is Spinning
Vertigo affects 1 in 5 adults. Learn the most common causes — from BPPV and vestibular migraines to hormonal changes and old injuries — and what to do about each one.
Vertigo Treatment Options: Which One Is Right for You?
Confused by vertigo treatment options? This guide compares vestibular therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and surgery so you can find the right approach for your specific condition.
Can a Concussion Cause Vertigo?
Dizziness after a concussion is more common than most people realize. Learn what causes post-concussion vertigo, why "rest and wait" doesn't always work, and how vestibular therapy can help you recover.