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‘Vertigo,’ Not Much Fun
‘Vertigo’ GREAT MOVIE, BUT NOT MUCH FUN When people hear the words “physical therapy,” they usually think of pain and other symptoms that accompany injuries, such as loss of mobility. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of treatable symptoms. When we can, we like to highlight how PT can help with these kinds of problems. One such condition is vertigo, which sends you spinning — if not literally, then at least in your own perspective. “Vertigo” may be known as a great thriller by Alfred Hitchcock, but the actual condition isn’t very thrilling. In fact, it’s uncomfortable and often really unpleasant, and it can limit enjoyment of life in some pretty severe ways. And yet, where there’s a dedicated patient and a savvy physical therapist, there’s a way through many common (and uncommon!) conditions and difficulties. That’s great news for balance issues, dizziness, and vertigo. It’s a good thing our Professional Physical Therapy team is skilled in coming up with treatment plans for these issues. What causes dizziness? Dizziness is often a symptom that comes and goes, but even if it can be ignored, it is often a sign that something else is wrong, such as an inner ear disorder. If you
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