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Clinician’s Corner
Dix-Hallpike Test for BPPV | EducatedPT
https://youtu.be/PQoiX70iuWw?si=gg2lFW7pmS8LIHZl
How to Perform the Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for Vertigo | Rehabmart
Dizziness/Vertigo (BPPV)
It’s Not Vodoo. It’s Not Shakras. It’s Science. There are calcium carbonate crystals in your ear, that if they get discombobulated, will throw your head in a spin.
Information
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - Balance & Dizziness Canada
This link contains information and an animated video.
https://balanceanddizziness.org/disorders/vestibular-disorders/bppv/
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
This is a PDF that you can print out to read about BPPV from the Vestibular Disorders Association
https://vestibular.org/sites/default/files/page_files/BPPV.pdf
Understanding the Causes of Vertigo
But not all vertigo is BPPV. Here’s an animated overview to explain.
Resources
Epley Maneuver to Treat BPPV Dizziness
Live and Animated demonstrations of the at-home Epley Maneuver
Vertigo & Dizziness, Home Treatments | Bob & Brad
This is an about 20-minute video but it is with an experienced “Dizzy Therapist,” DPT Shari Berry who teaches the topic on vertigo. If you’re feeling yucky, pukey, or terrible with head/eye movements, take a look (or listen) here. She reviews the Brandt-Daroff maneuver (which is different than the Epley maneuver) for home treatment use.
Cervical / Neck Pain
In case it’s also cervicogenic in nature, here’s this:
Nothing is more of a pain in the neck than a Pain in the Neck! Amiright!?
Information
Neck Pain and Problems - Johns Hopkins Medicine
This page includes a video with an anatomical overview of the cervical spine.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/neck-pain-and-problems
Neck Pain Overview | University of Maryland Medical Center
This is a long and detailed webpage that features a lot of great information including explanations of cervical conditions like: Degenerative Disc Disease, Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve), Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis. It lists and describes different exams/tests to expect when searching for a diagnosis, as well as conservative/non-surgical treatment options. Surgical treatment options discussed include: Discectomy, Cervical Fusion, Laminectomy, Corpectomy.
Neck Pain Causes | Veritas Health
This is an animated video (<2-minutes) with a brief overview of different causes of cervical pain.
https://youtu.be/uOv6f47LbGI?si=4krR_mSEr-wCdBIH
Resources
Neck Pain Relief Stretches - 5 Minute Real Time Routine | AskDoctorJo
Work on these stretches in REAL TIME with DPT, Doctor Jo. Activities include Cervical Rotation and Side Bending, Shoulder Rolls, Upper Trap Stretch, Levator Scap Stretch, Scalene Stretch, Chin Tucks, and a Towel Stretch.
https://youtu.be/was4RtzpfJs?si=OOQzgWgGJ9MoiJjI
The 7 BEST Posture Correction Exercises for Back & Neck Pain Relief! | PT Time with Tim | PT Time with Tim
Scapular Retraction, Foam Roller Thoracic Extension, Sidelying Open Book, Prone Chest Lifts, Dual External Rotation, Dual Horizontal Abduction, Self-Massage
10 Best Neck Exercises for Neck Pain Relief – Ask Doctor Jo | AskDoctorJo
Chin Tucks, Shoulder Blade Squeezes, Cervical Isometrics (Extension/Flexion/Rotation/Sidebending), Resistance Band Isometrics (Sidebending/Rotation/Chin Tuck), Shoulder Shrugs
Stretches for Neck, Shoulder & Upper Back Pain Relief | 10 min. Yoga to release Tension and Relax | Mady Morrison
This is a beautifully produced quiet, gentle, and easy to follow seated yoga routine done in real time, performing each stretch/movement for 30 seconds each, accompanied by peaceful music.
Product Considerations
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Posture Bra: https://a.co/d/iVJpM5V
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Posture Braces:
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