The vestibular system tells you where your head is in space; it tells you what direction your head is going and how fast it is moving. If there is an issue with this system you may feel unsteady or off balance, the room may spin or you might feel like you’re spinning, or your vision may be blurry.

It’s been over a year since the pandemic began and for many of us this has increased the amount of time we sit, staring at a screen. While all our zoom meetings and Netflix binge watching may have helped us to survive the isolation, it most certainly didn’t help our posture.

Slips and falls account for many injuries in the population every year, especially in older adults. Fall prevention is an important step in maintaining independence and promoting overall health. Follow these tips below to improve safety and decrease fall risk.

Pain is a distressing sensation that is produced by the nervous system, in response to a threat. The nervous system consists of peripheral nerves, the spinal cord and the brain. Sensors along peripheral nerves detect changes in the environment and changes within your body.