by Charlotte Howell | Mar 14, 2023 | Concussion, Dizziness, Headache
Concussions are serious injuries that are too often dismissed as nothing big, or something that someone should be able to power through. In fact, any traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is something that needs to be approached with the patient’s best interests in mind....
by Charlotte Howell | Nov 29, 2022 | Community, Dizziness
Having a strong support system is an important indicator of physical therapy outcomes. A dizzy or unbalanced patient has a difficult road to recovery and having a loved one or paid caregivers to help with their journey can make their progress smoother and faster. With...
by Charlotte Howell | Aug 8, 2022 | Balance, Gait
“If you are in a bad mood, go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood, go for another walk.” – Hippocrates We know it’s been hot here in Texas, but as things start to become more bearable outside, it’s a good idea to start back into a walking routine. Walking is...
by Charlotte Howell | Jul 12, 2022 | Balance, Dizziness
What does stress have to do with balance and dizziness? It turns out, quite a lot! Personal stress itself has been linked to higher incidence of dizziness1, but there are also physiological consequences to stress. Stress and lack of sleep (which can cause extra...
by Charlotte Howell | Feb 28, 2022 | Dizziness
We’ve all had the experience of standing up too fast and getting a little lightheaded and dizzy, but is this normal? And is it because of our hearts or our heads? When you get lightheaded from standing up, or even sitting up too fast, that dizziness might be coming...
