Health & Wellness Newsletter
DECEMBER, 2020
N E W S L E T T E R
FIND YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER BY RELIEVING YOUR DIZZINESS & VERTIGO
NEW ST. BERNARD CLINIC! We are so excited to announce our new location in St. Bernard as an extension of our quality care! Come and see us at 8400 W Judge Perez Dr. Suite #9, Chalmette, LA 70043.
Balance is a big deal in our everyday world, but we take it for granted. Just think how long it took you tomaster walking, running, and jumping
experience “tunnel vision,” where your peripheral vision goes dark for a few seconds.
as a child. Your balance system is incredibly complex, and allows you to walk around over steps, and obstacles without thinking. However, when balance is affected, it can be difficult to perform daily tasks and activities you enjoy.
Dizziness is common and can have many causes. Vertigo, however, is a little different. While dizziness is typically synonymous with “lightheadedness,” which creates
Thirty million older adults fall each year—resulting in about 30,000 deaths.
the illusion of being unsteady, vertigo is typically a response to a physiological factor that is causing a quite literal imbalance in your body. Those experiencing vertigo have reported feeling as if they are “rocking” or “spinning,” even when they are sitting still. Physical therapy for dizziness and vertigo is a common and effective course of treatment. For inquiries regarding vertigo testing, don’t hesitate to contact FYZICAL. If you’ve been feeling dizzy, or you think youmay have some of the symptoms of vertigo, call our office today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced physical therapists.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Thirty million older adults fall each year—resulting in about 30,000 deaths. Each year, 3 million older adults are treated for a fall injury. One out of every five falls causes a serious injury, such as broken bones or a head injury.” Dizziness and vertigo are common reasons why someone may experience issues with balance or sustain an unexpected fall. We’ve all had the sensation of being dizzy - as if you can’t focus, can’t see straight, can’t stand upright without swaying or falling. Youmay even
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