Heuser Patient Sherry Martinez Credits the Institute with Giving Her Hope for Recovery
My vestibular dysfunction journey began with a vision loss event while I was at work. Though it was temporary, it was one of the scariest things I’ve ever experienced. What followed were many symptoms including dizziness, difficulty with balance, visual processing issues, motion related issues, cognitive function deficits, severe light sensitivity, multiple sensory issues, a…
Keep Life in Balance With Better Hearing
Feeling dizzy, imbalanced or confused? These are all are hallmark signs of a vestibular problem—a complex inner ear and brain system that controls your sense of balance. It’s easy to take our sense of balance for granted, at the pace at which most of us move about the world. Though when it’s compromised, you’ll know…
Support Groups For Patients With Dizziness or Vertigo
If you suffer from chronic dizziness, your days can range from bad to worse. Sometimes you may feel hopeless and completely alone. If you are struggling to cope with your dizziness, a support group of individuals going through a similar experience can provide help. If you are on Facebook, try reaching out to one or…
Why Am I Dizzy?
October is National Audiology Awareness Month. You may be surprised to learn that your Louisville audiologist does more than stick a lighted scope inside a patient’s ears. Audiologists are responsible for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of not only hearing loss and tinnitus, but disorders of the balance system, as well. If you’re one of…
Can You Test Balance?
Have you ever had unexplained episodes of dizziness or felt like you may fall? If so, this is something you should not take lightly. In fact, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. If you experience any episodes of dizziness, now is the time to…