Sometimes it’s hard to determine who you should see for dizziness. Physical therapists are a part of the care team that many people don’t think about. Here are some screening questions to help you decide if you should see a physical therapist:
✅ Do you get dizzy rolling over in bed?
✅ Do you get dizzy looking up or down?
✅ Do you get dizzy when you turn your head?
✅ Do you get dizzy watching traffic?
✅ Do you get dizzy looking at busy patterns?
✅ Are you having issues with balance?
✅ Is your dizziness worse with your eyes closed?
Here are some very overlooked tips that can really help.
👉 When dizziness sets in suddenly WAIT for it to pass before changing positions
👉 Move your head like normal at a slower pace in a range that is NOT symptomatic rather than avoiding head movement altogether
👉When dizziness seems to build up STOP and take a rest and allow your symptoms to decrease and return to their starting point rather than waiting for it to reach an unmanageable level.
Click here to download my handout for more explanation as to why these things are so important!