Talk Dizzy To Me

Dr. Habib Rizk, MD is a Neurotologist and Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He joins Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT to discuss his experience not only as an expert clinician in the field of treating vestibular dysfunction, but also as a person who has experienced vestibular dysfunction first hand following an episode of Vestibular Neuriti...

Gerard J. Gianoli, M.D joins Abbie and Dani to talk about the difference between Third Mobile Window Syndrome, Symptoms, Defects, and Disorder. They dive into patient presentation, causes, testing, and current treatment approaches. Where to find Dr. Gianoli: Website/Contact: https://earandbalance.net/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ear-and-Balance-Institute Hosted by: 🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS...

In this Episode, Dr. Jennifer Stoskus PT, DPT, NCS, Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist (UPMC course) provides us with a long over-due update on the management of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS). Episode Resources: - Barany Society Diagnostic Criteria for MdDS (2020):  ⁠https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vestibular-research/ves200714⁠ - Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist C...

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT chat with the one and only JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS about getting creative when it comes to empowering patients while also keeping rehab functional and fun. Where to find JJ: - NeuroCollaborative: mentorship, coaching, resources, support, workshops, continuing education, and a power community of professionals aimed to support and empower pr...

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are joined by Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS for a great discussion with Prof. Dr Herman Kingma about the science behind vestibular perception, as well as the vibrotactile technology behind The Balance Belt. ( https://balancebelt.net/en/ ) About Prof. Dr Kingma As a Professor in Clinical Vestibulology at the Maastricht University Medical Centre in The...

This week, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT connect with Joanna Wolfson, PhD, ABPP about what people living with dizziness may experience on a day to day basis, and what can be done about it from a psychological point of treatment. Joanna Wolfson, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified senior psychologist on the Adult Outpatient service at Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Health and Cli...

This week, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with Allison Hirshey to discuss her tips for living with chronic dizziness. Allison's Resources: The Steady Coach (Youtube channel includes link to her free chronic dizziness course) o   Dr. Yonit Arthur is a board-certified audiologist and certified strength coach who aims to help those suffering with chronic dizziness a...

In this episode, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT talk with Dr. Lisa Farrell, PT, PhD about mindfulness and utilizing the Mind-Body connection with the management of dizziness. Where to find Dr. Lisa Farrell, PT, PhD https://www.symmetryalliance.com/   Mindful Meetups 6-week Mindfulness Meditation Course Physical Rehab Courses Free Resources! (Handouts, Information, Products/Ser...

This episode is a special one! Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are gearing up and getting excited for VeDA's Life Rebalanced Live conference . Dani speaks with Hollie Smith, one of the hosts of an amazing support group that arose from last year's Life Rebalanced Live. VeDA Retired Join other Vestibular Warriors who have had to medically retire. We will all offer positiv...

Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS are joined by Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS and Kristen Janky, AuD, PhD, CCC-A to discuss how audiology utilizes testing to assess dizzy patients. ​ Kristen ​Janky, Au. D., Ph. D., is the Director of the Vestibular and Balance Research Laboratory​ at Boys Town National Research Hospital. She splits her time between seeing patients in the vestibular c...

Dr. Christina Garrity, PT, NCS joins Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT to discuss some of the most important principles of Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy. Dr. Garrity shares insights into how she approaches individualizing her treatments to the patient, and she even loves to turn her patients into their own vestibular therapist! Find her on instagram @vestibular_neuro_pt to ma...

This interview was a treat! Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS are joined by our listener favorite Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS to talk to Ian Curthoys, Professor Emeritus. This discussion covers different ways sound and vibration can stimulate the vestibular system, and how it can be used for diagnostic purposes at bedside. If Ian Curthoys' name sounds familiar... it's becau...

This week, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are joined by Kaleb Alexander to discuss his experience with navigating the healthcare system as a person with vestibular dysfunction. Kaleb's Vestibular Journey Video: https://youtu.be/nmUQ52gBw_c?si=TL72P5_ZUJzZruDu Resources The Vestibular Disorders Association: https://vestibular.org/ Instagram Account Shout-outs! (just to nam...

It's Balance Awareness Week, and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT are stoked to sit down and listen to Christine Moyer, aka "That Dizzzy Girl", talk about her journey with PPPD. Her hilarious and relatable content on social media, as well as her message of hope makes her the perfect guest to have on and help raise awareness for those living with vestibular dysfunc...

This is a new and special episode of Talk Dizzy To Me that we couldn't be more excited to share! Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS is back to talk with Danielle Tolman, PT, DPT and Abbie Ross, PT, DPT, NCS about an awesome (and challenging) infrared video goggle video submitted by Dan Streeter, PT, DPT, COMT. This episode breaks down this one video, isolated just to this point in time. All of you vest...

In this episode, Dr. Abbie Ross PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT chat with Dr. Madison Oak, PT, aka The Vertigo Doctor! Madison is a vestibular physical therapist, and the founder of The Vertigo Doctor, Vestibular Group Fit, and Oak PT & Wellness. Where to find Dr. Madison Oak, PT: Social media handle: @thevertigodoctor Website: thevertigodoctor.com   Email: madison@thevertigodoctor.com Ma...

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, OD, FCOVD is a board certified Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Southern College of Optometry. He sits down with Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT to talk about the role of vision and vision therapy in the realm of vestibular dysfunction. Where to find Dr. Bryce and ScreenFit: www.myvisionfir...

Sarah Renberg is back with Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, DPT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT to talk candidly about navigating life with vestibular dysfunction following a traumatic brain injury. She provides amazing insight and advice in regard to navigating difference aspects of life such as relationships, friendships, juggling self care and responsibilities, prioritizing healthy habits, and rehab recomm...

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, Dr. Jeff Walter, PT, NCS takes the reigns to host a Vestibular Roundtable. He poses questions to Dr. Michael Teixdo, MD (an otolaryngologist with a special interest in medical and surgical conditions that affect hearing and balance) and Dr. Liz Fuemmeler, AuD. (a vestibular audiologist and fellow vestibular podcaster) about topics ranging from Meniere's to...

Welcome to our first crossover episode! Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT take turns interviewing each other with the hosts of the podcast A Dose of Dizzy Dr. Daniel Romero Au. D., Ph. D and Dr. Liz Fuemmeler Au. D.   Episode Resources: Tinnitus Resources: Tinnitus - The American Academy of Audiology Why Are My Ears Ringing? | American Tinnitus Association (ata.org) Cognitive Be...

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT talk with Dr. Emily Kostelnik, Ph. D. about the psychological impacts of vestibular dysfunction, including valuable resources available. Episode Resources Virtual courses: https://www.rootedbehavioraleducation.com/ Dr. Kostelnik’s private practice: https://www.thevestibularpsychologist.com/ Find a therapist in your area: https://www.psychologytod...

Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with Dr. Rachel Wellons, PT, NCS from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy's Vestibular Special Interest Group (SIG) to discuss the recent International Conference of Vestibular Rehabilitation. The 2nd International Conference for Vestibular Rehabilitation (ICVR) was held October 15-17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over 500...

The Dizzy Cook is back! This time, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT chat with Alicia Wolf to talk about the relationship between vestibular migraine and food. She is full of amazing tips, tricks, and helpful resources to identify, navigate, and live with migraine food triggers. She also has a new cook book coming out, which is co-authored by another favorite of ours, Dr. Shin B...

This month’s episode dives into the world of vision and its vital role in balance . Vision is one of the three systems that keep us steady, and when it’s not working properly, it can significantly impact those living with vestibular dysfunction. Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, is joined by occupational therapists Kellianne Arnella, MS, OTR/L, and Elizabeth Martori, MS, OT/L to break down: What vision reh...

We can’t believe it’s taken this long to feature an audiologist on Talk Dizzy to Me ! (Correction: shoutout to Dr. Neil Shepard, Ph. D. in Episode 20 ). In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexandra Sellers, Au. D., CCC-A to unpack the vital role audiologists play in testing and treating patients with vestibular dysfunction. Episode Resources:   Tinnitus Sound Generator Resources: https://docs.g...