Educational Resources
Vestibular Migraine Clinical Pearls & Practice Tips
What is a Migraine? In the most simple terms, any migraine can be understood as a “cranky brain.” This brain is hypersensitive to stimulus, puts patients in a state of abnormal sensory processing, and creates an environment where exposure to triggers can be additive until a patient crosses the “threshold” into migraine mode. Migraine […]
Central Vestibular Dysfunction: Current Literature and Where to Go From Here
The term “central vestibular dysfunction” covers a broad range of pathologies, ranging from a single event such as a cerebellar stroke to chronic and fluctuant conditions such as vestibular migraine (Brown et al., 2006). A central vestibular disorder can be defined as a vestibular condition originating from problems with the brain and brainstem (Shepherd 2009). […]
How to Make A 3-D Printed Face Shield
We are proud to support efforts to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are providing a full set of 3D models and instructions for manufacturing your own face shield. The core part of this model is based off of the awesome design by Budmen which has been clinically validated along with other NIH […]
5 Strategies to Increase Referrals for Your Vestibular Practice
Once you’ve put the time, resources, and finances towards becoming an advanced vestibular clinician, it’s time to get your referrals flowing. Here are 5 strategies you can use to increase awareness, improve education, build relationships with referral sources, and grow your vestibular practice! 1.) Host education events and invite physicians and their patients Show that […]
5 Steps to Becoming a Skilled Vestibular Clinician
Are you looking to provide best practice care for patients with vertigo, dizziness, or imbalance? Vestibular assessment and/or care is currently being provided by clinicians in the following licensed professions: Physicians Audiologists Physical and Occupational Therapists Physical and Occupational Therapist Assistants Chiropractors/Functional Neurologists Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and RNs How you go about becoming a […]
How to Make A Fluid-Filled Vestibular Apparatus
We LOVE supporting vestibular education and as part of this, we are excited to share the model we have made to help researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and other inner-ear aficionados understand the fluid dynamics of the semicircular canals better. This project should take you about 6-10 hours to print (depending on the 3D printer and […]
Top 5 Signs that You’ve Found the Right Healthcare Provider to Help You with Your Vertigo
You are suffering with vertigo, dizziness, an “off-feeling,” imbalance, or all of the above. You may or may not know why you feel this way, but you definitely want to feel better! In addition, these sensations put you at increased risk for falls even if you are otherwise healthy and active. But how do you […]
How to 3D Print a solid Vestibular Apparatus Model
Here at Vestibular First, we are excited to share our knowledge and passion for the anatomy that makes up the vestibular system! Combining this knowledge with technology is at the heart of our company. There are only a limited amount of high-quality 3D models of the inner ear available, and none that are specific to […]
How to Make a 3D-Printed Vestibular Ball Maze
If you’ve ever used the analogy of a ball maze to explain how the crystals in the semicircular canals need to be moved in a certain pattern to get them back to the vestibule–then this DIY project is for you! We have taken the ball maze toy and adapted it to be both fun and […]
Essential Equipment for a Vestibular Rehabilitation Clinic
Whether you’re starting a vestibular rehab program on your own or joining a team of vestibular clinicians, you’ll want to make sure that you have equipment that is reliable, affordable, and works for your space. When I brought vestibular rehab to a small, previously ortho focused clinic, I compiled a list of items that I […]