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Hearing Loss & Balance

What does staying steady on your feet have to do with hearing loss? Quite a bit. Ears contribute to the body’s vestibular system, which controls balance and equilibrium, and people with hearing loss have a potentially higher risk of falling.

Learn more about vestibular disorders — including symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness — and ways to improve your balance by visiting our Balance Treatment page or by checking out the blog posts below.


Newest Balance Articles


Q&A: Is My Dizziness Normal?

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Island Audiology // Posted in Balance

Q: Why am I dizzy? A: We receive this question often. Dizziness is a very common symptom that can spontaneously occur and resolve without any underlying conditions. When there is an underlying condition, it can be as simple as hunger...

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How Head Injuries Impact Hearing and Balance

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Island Audiology // Posted in Balance, Comorbidity, Hearing Health

The force of a traumatic brain injury (also known as a TBI, concussion, or head injury) can damage or displace the delicate bones of the inner ear, rupture the eardrum, and disrupt parts of the brain responsible for auditory processing....

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5 Tips to Protect Against Falls

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Island Audiology // Posted in Balance, Comorbidity, Hearing Health

They’re typically unexpected and can happen anytime. They sometimes end with a giggle but often are far more serious. They’re falls, and preventing them can help preserve your health and quality of life. So don’t miss this: We’ve got five...

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Balance Disorder Basics

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Island Audiology // Posted in Balance, Disorders

Awareness and Support Are Key Have you or a loved one had to cancel gatherings with friends or leave events early because of dizzy spells? Do others dismiss it with, “Everyone gets dizzy”? If only they could see what you...

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How to Improve Your Balance with Yoga

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Island Audiology // Posted in Balance

According to Temple University research, women 65 and older who took twice-weekly yoga classes for nine weeks increased ankle flexibility and showed more confidence in walking. Flexibility and confidence? Sign us up!   What Is Balance? Yoga can help with...

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5 Tips for a Comfy Car Ride

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Island Audiology // Posted in Balance, Travel

Does back pain drive you crazy while on the road? Here are five tips to help you put the brakes on discomfort so you can focus on the fun. Long car rides can cause your hips, butt, lower back, and...

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Identifying Your Symptoms Can Help Treat Your Vertigo

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Island Audiology // Posted in Balance, Comorbidity

Understanding the Causes of Vertigo Dizziness and/or loss of balance is the second most common complaint doctors hear, and it is the most common complaint in patients over the age of 75. Your bout of dizziness may simply be a...

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