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Cervicogenic Dizziness: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It
Cervicogenic Dizziness: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Treat It -A clear, evidence‑based guide for clinicians and patients. Dizziness is a common complaint among adults, describing sensations such as lightheadedness, disequilibrium, or a feeling of heaviness in the head. According to the Bárány Society, dizziness reflects a disturbed or impaired spatial orientation without a hallucinatory sense of motion. Emerging evidence suggests that cervical spine dysfunction may

Ana Souto
Feb 6


Not All Eye Exercises Are the Same: VOR Training vs. Oculomotor Training in Vestibular Dysfunction and Concussion
The visual and vestibular systems work in tight coordination to keep the world stable as we move through it. When this integrated system is disrupted, whether through peripheral vestibular hypofunction or after a traumatic brain injury (TBI), patients commonly experience dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty reading, visual fatigue, and challenges with balance. Although some rehabilitation programs for these conditions may appear similar on the surface, the underlying mechani

Ana Souto
Feb 3


Targeting Balance in Vestibular Rehabilitation - The Limits of Stability and Motor-Cognitive Training
Balance Assessment in Vestibular Rehabilitation - Limits of Stability Assessing the Limits of Stability (LOS) allows us to evaluate stability under dynamic conditions. This is especially important because many daily activities challenge these limits, such as leaning forward to reach an object. LOS provides valuable information about voluntary motor control required for safe and independent performance of activities of daily living. Remember that most falls occur during dynami

Ana Souto
Jan 30


Assessing Cervical Proprioception in Dizziness and Instability: The Joint Position Error Test
Neck afferent information is important for coordinated head, neck, and upper-extremity movements , as well as for maintaining body position and spatial orientation. When distorted, it can heavily contribute to altered cervical sensorimotor control, which can heavily affect balance and stability and lead to symptoms of dizziness and unsteadiness (Peng et al., 2021) . Considering this, evaluation of cervical proprioception may be the missing key to better management of dizzy

Ana Souto
Jan 26


Visual‑Vestibular Integration Assessment: Understanding Dizziness and Balance Disorders
Optokinetic stimulation (OKS) is an important tool in this context. OKS consists of exposure to large‑field moving visual stimuli, introducing controlled visual motion that creates a sensory conflict. This conflict forces the brain to reweight sensory information and reveals how effectively visual and vestibular signals are integrated.

Ana Souto
Jan 23


Understanding VOR Functional Testing: Dynamic Visual Acuity & the Gaze Stabilization Test
The vestibulo‑ocular reflex (VOR) helps keep vision stable when the head moves by generating eye movements in the opposite direction. This allows images to remain clear on the retina during everyday activities such as walking, bending, or turning the head.
When VOR performance is reduced, patients often experience blurred vision, oscillopsia, or difficulty keeping objects in focus while moving

Ana Souto
Jan 20


Otoneuro System: Transforming Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation with Integrated Technology
The Otoneuro System marks a significant shift in how vestibular care is delivered. It offers clinicians a powerful and intuitive solution that enhances accuracy, structure and confidence at every stage of the rehabilitation journey.
From objective assessment to immersive therapeutic intervention, the Otoneuro System represents the future of vestibular rehabilitation.

Ana Souto
Jan 16


Virtual Reality for Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Modern Approach
Many individuals also develop visual dependence, relying too heavily on their vision to maintain balance. This can make visually complex environments - Learn how VR can help your patients

Ana Souto
Jul 9, 2025


Limits of Stability Test: What It Is, How It Works, and Clinical Benefits
Limits of Stability is a functional and gold-standard test in balance assessment, widely used by clinicians and researchers to evaluate dynamic balance control and fall risk. This method measures how far and how well a person can shift their center of pressure (CoP) within their base of support, critical for maintaining balance during daily activities. It is essential for identifying postural control deficits , predicting fall risks , and tracking patient progress in neurol

Ana Souto
Jun 26, 2025


Everything you need to know about Balance and Stability.
This beginner-friendly guide explains how force, pressure, and dynamic platforms turn invisible sway into clear numbers, why terms like posturography and foot-pressure maps matter, and how Sensing Future technology helps clinicians cut fall risk and speed rehabilitation.
Karan Somawat
May 22, 2025


The Science of Balance & Fall Prevention
Discover the challenges of an aging population and the importance of balance screening as a biomarker for elderly health.

Ana Souto
Mar 19, 2025


Advancing Vertigo Diagnosis with HINTS Plus & VNG
How HINTS Plus and VNG are advancing Vertigo Diagnosis

Ana Souto
Mar 12, 2025


What’s new in PhysioSensing Software?
Hello! We have exciting news for all PhysioSensing users! Staying true to our DNA, we are constantly evolving and improving PhysioSensing software. Our updates are driven by two key pillars: scientific evidence and the invaluable feedback and ideas from our clients. Let’s not be modest here — PhysioSensing offers a strong clinical foundation for both balance assessment and training. With over 14 assessment protocols with detailed reports , more than 30 exercises , and 6 th

André Dias
Dec 12, 2024


A Case Study - Assessment and treatment of balance dysfunction using PhysioSensing pressure plate in a patient with chronic stroke sequelae
1. Introduction Stroke is the third leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally , with a predicted rise in prevalence creating an increased demand for rehabilitation services. Balance dysfunction , a common sequela post-stroke, significantly impairs daily activities and heightens fall risk. This case study investigates the impact of a 15-session balance exercise program, incorporating PhysioSensing balance plate with visual biofeedback and interactive games, on improvi

Ana Souto
Sep 23, 2024


Perturbation-Based Balance Training
Read this post to know more about Perturbation-based balance training.

Ana Souto
Jul 15, 2024


5 Main Reasons for Limits of Stability reduction
Limits of stability Limits of Stability are a concept defined as the points at which the center of gravity approaches the limits of the base of support. In other words, it is defined as the maximum distance a person can displace the center of pressure (CoP) by leaning the body within the base of support without having to take a step, without losing balance (Tomita et al., 2021). The range of displacement in the anterior directions is around 6º to 8º, in a mediolateral displa

Ana Souto
Apr 5, 2024


Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance - mCTSIB. How to perform and interpret the results!
How to perform mCTSIB and how to interpret the results.

Ana Souto
Feb 22, 2024


The True Nature of Balance Disorders
Balance disorders, often overlooked and misunderstood, can have a profound impact on an individual's daily life, making even simple tasks a formidable challenge. From feeling dizzy and lightheaded to experiencing unexplained falls, balance disorders encompass a range of symptoms that can be both frustrating and debilitating. In this article we will explore different causes for balance dysfunction and patient populations that do suffer from it, let us discuss the true nature o

Ana Souto
Dec 11, 2023


Neurologic Disorders -Assessment and Treatment of Balance
Part III - Rehabilitation Program with PhysioSensing 1. Balance and Stability – Sagittal Goal : To improve postural control, while trying to distribute body weight equally on both feet to reach a stable (balance) position. Balance and Stability - Sagittal Exercise Interface Balance and Stability - Sagittal Exercise Parameters Definition of exercise’s parameters: Tolerance: 15% - Tolerance is the weight percentage margin allowed so that the indicator remains green. To de

Ana Souto
Oct 2, 2023


Neurologic Disorders - Assessment and Treatment of Balance
Part II - Balance Assessment with PhysioSensing PhysioSensing has 12 assessment protocols that measure balance through COP displacement....

Ana Souto
Sep 25, 2023
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