By doing exercises like walking on sand or using a balance board, you're essentially giving the vestibular system in your ...

This system regulates your balance and spatial orientation. When ear crystals get dislodged from their proper place, benign ...

In this bustling auditorium, nestled within the balance (vestibular) system of your inner ear, the musicians are not wielding ...

The inner ear is divided into two fluid filled chambers - one inside the other. Figure 3 illustrates the basic organization of both the organs of hearing and balance. The fluid in the two chambers ...

The inner ear sends signals to the brain about your head and body movements to help you keep your balance. BPPV can occur for no known reason and may worsen as you get older. Meniere's disease.

This is a relatively new test which can help to identify the specific site of injury to the inner ear or balance nerve. During the examination, small recording electrodes are taped to the neck or ...

Q. I have had some nasty allergies all of my 72 years. Usually, my head gets clogged up. Recently, my ears became involved and I experienced vertigo for the first time. Is this common? A. We have ...

A NEW study has revealed that auditory stimuli, particularly real-world sounds like subway noises, exacerbate balance issues ...

Q. I’m 79 and I’ve taken a couple of spills in the last few months. I’m concerned that I might not be as steady on my feet as I used to be. What should I do about this? A. About ...

But have you ever stopped to consider what is involved in them developing a sense of balance and improving their coordination? We spoke to Dr Sunil Sharma, an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist from ...

This inflammation can lead to a condition known as acute labyrinthitis — an infection of the inner ear that can affect balance and cause nausea and tinnitus, according to the British Medical ...