Blog Category – Balance Vertigo

Today, we’re going to talk about Parkinson’s Disease (PD), as well as the common characteristics we see in patients with PD.

As a general introduction, we use the acronym “TRAP” to describe the most common changes in movement patterns:

I explain everything in detail in the video above, but here’s a quick overview of TRAP:
• T = Tremors
• R = Rigidity
• A = Akinesia
• P = Posture

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year, for a variety of reasons…

I love to watch all the new buds on the trees and shrubs… the strawberry patch perks up overnight, and the wife and kids and I head to the garden to plant our early-season seeds (radishes, carrots, kale, spinach, lettuce, chard…)

And while I’m outside running around and enjoying myself, I can’t help but think about those people who would like to be outside as well but really don’t end up getting out much.

Is this room actually spinning?

If you have positional vertigo, you might just think so!

By definition, vertigo is the sensation of spinning. More accurately, it’s the sensation that the room/environment is spinning.

This differs from other balance issues like dizziness and feeling unsteady or light-headed.

The cause of positional vertigo is related to the inner ear, often referred to as the vestibular system.