HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOUR VERTIGO TAKE A STEP TOWARD STABILITY
Vertigo is a common medical disorder in our country. According to the University of California San Francisco’s UCSF Health, nearly 40% of Americans will experience vertigo at some point in their lives. Vertigo is a disorienting condition that makes you feel like everything around you is spinning in circles, causing you to get dizzy and lose your balance. Vertigo is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, headaches, hearing loss, and motion sickness, among other symptoms.
To reduce the frequency and ease the pain of BPPV, many medical professionals recommend the Epley Maneuver. This technique can be done by a physical therapist, medical professional, or even by yourself at home, but we recommend you get a demonstration first so you know what you’re doing. The Epley Maneuver involves tilting and moving your head in specific directions while lying down. This treatment helps move the otoconia to an area where it can’t cause vertigo. Many patients who have undergone this treatment report that their symptoms have lessened, and they experience vertigo less often, if at all. While the Epley Maneuver is helpful to those experiencing BPPV, it doesn’t necessarily help the other causes of vertigo. In order to find relief for your particular situation, you need to understand the cause of your vertigo. If you’re experiencing any symptoms of vertigo, consult with your doctor and us so that we can devise a solution to help you live a more comfortable life. Although there is no guaranteed cure for vertigo, there are things you and your physical therapist can do to help ease your discomfort.
One of the most common types of vertigo is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV develops when particles called otoconia move within your inner ear structures that
control balance and become trapped. When you reposition your head, the otoconia move and brush up against parts of your inner ear, causing your brain to believe you’re in motion. Any time someone with BPPV moves their head, even slightly, they run the risk of experiencing intense vertigo that can last anywhere from a few seconds to a minute.
TAKE A BREAK
Grilled Steak Salad With Peaches
Inspired by Delish.com
This summer salad is both hearty and healthy!
INGREDIENTS • 1 lb skirt steak, fat trimmed • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tbsp light brown sugar • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • Kosher salt
• Black pepper • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large lemon, juiced • 6 cups baby arugula • 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large resealable plastic bag or baking dish, combine steak, vinegar, garlic, and brown sugar. Marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. 2. Remove steak from marinade, coat with vegetable oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. 3. On a grill or pan set to high heat, cook steak until desired doneness. Rest 5–10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain. 4. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice to make dressing. Season with salt and pepper. 5. In a large serving bowl, add arugula, peaches, blue cheese or feta, and steak. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss.
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