but it can also prompt a host of other symptoms, including: • Dizziness or vertigo • Lightheadedness, faintness, or a floating sensation • Blurred vision • Confusion or disorientation • Nausea and vomiting • Changes in heart rate and blood pressure • Fear, anxiety, or panic In the long term, a balance disorder can even lead to fatigue or depression. 2. There are dozens of specific balance disorders out there, each with its own causes and treatments. Medications, ear infections, head injuries, and a dozen other factors can bring on a balance disorder. Your doctor may also give you a specific diagnosis to explain your symptoms. Here are a few common ones: central nervous system disorder, neuropathy, age-related balance dysfunction, oculomotor (visual)
Sudoku To learn more about our treatment methods or to book an appointment, visit KineticPTS.com/ Services/Balance-Vestibular. dysfunction, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, Ménière’s disease, vestibular neuronitis, muscle atrophy, and nerve injuries. If you visit your doctor because of balance problems, be sure to ask about these options! 3. A specialized physical therapist can work with your doctor to solve your balance problems. Physical therapy isn’t just for sports injuries, pulled muscles, or recovery after surgery. Here at Kinetic PT Specialists, we have a physical therapist on staff who specializes in balance, dizziness, and vestibular (inner ear) issues. They can help treat your balance disorder with simple, noninvasive exercises, including posture, proprioception, visual tracking, and retraining of the inner ear.
If you’re in your late 50s or older, you have about a 1 in 4 chance of experiencing balance problems like dizziness, vertigo, or unsteadiness on your feet. In other words, if you’re not already dealing with these symptoms, you probably have friends who are! Balance disorders are common, but most people don’t really know how to treat them. Simple steps like lying down and drinking a glass of water aren’t enough to fix a chronic problem. Here are three things you should know about balance disorders that will help you, your friends, and your family members treat them correctly. 1. Balance disorders create a wide range of symptoms. We usually think of “balance” as our ability to stand or walk without staggering. But there’s more to it than that! A balance disorder can definitely cause missteps, teetering, or falls,
Grilled Chicken Shawarma
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp ground cumin • 2 tbsp ground coriander • 2 tsp kosher salt • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • 2 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground black pepper • 2 tsp allspice • 8 garlic cloves, minced • 6 tbsp olive oil • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
DIRECTIONS 1. To create marinade, whisk all spices with the garlic and olive oil in a medium bowl. 2. Add chicken to the bowl, coat well with marinade, cover, and let sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes — or up to 48 hours. Strain off excess marinade before cooking. 3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill thighs for 10–12 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. 4. Serve with rice, vegetables, or pita bread with tzatziki.
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