Making Vestibular Visible

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).

Episodes

May 14, 2025 60 mins

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 v...

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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 a...

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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 pati...

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December 27, 2024 71 mins

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 de...

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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 li...

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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 i...

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August 5, 2024 41 mins

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 ...

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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...

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April 24, 2024 38 mins

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 interv...

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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 Hi...

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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 alternat...

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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 approach...

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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 ...

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February 27, 2023 57 mins

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 ...

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January 19, 2023 64 mins

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...

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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

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. Dissati...

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