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Check out Our Balance Problems & Treatments Page

Learn about the common balance problems faced by most people and common diagnostic steps and treatment options.

See Our Balance & Dizziness Page

Balance and hearing loss are more connected than people realize

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 above or by checking out the blog posts below.


Must Read Balance Articles


How Head Injuries Impact Hearing and Balance

Balance Disorder Basics

Q&A: Is My Dizziness Normal?


Newest Balance Articles


5 Tips for Living with Balance Problems

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Island Audiology // Posted in Balance, Comorbidity

Get back on sure footing with these easy ways to prevent falls If you live with balance issues, you’re not alone. About 35% of U.S. and Canadian adults 40 or older are no strangers to them. Let’s take a look...

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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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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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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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