Dizziness Mini Series
Presented by Physical Therapist Sydnee Yancey
Dizziness is a term used to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling lightheaded, unsteady, or faint. It can result from various causes, including inner ear problems, low blood pressure, dehydration, or even anxiety. Dizziness can affect a person’s balance, making simple tasks like walking, standing, or driving difficult and potentially dangerous. For some, it may be a temporary issue, while for others, it can become a chronic condition, significantly impacting daily life. When severe, dizziness can lead to falls, accidents, and a decreased quality of life, highlighting the importance of understanding its causes and managing its effects.
There are many factors and conditions that may contribute dizziness along with various treatments that are personalized to each patient. In our Dizziness Mini Series, Physical Therapist, Sydnee Yancey, will discuss common causes of dizziness, going in-depth into each cause and share how they can be treated with physical therapy.
BPPV Dizziness
Physical Therapist, Sydnee Yancey, at Knob Noster Physical Therapy will go into more depth and detail about what BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is and how it can affect the body in the second video of our dizziness mini series.
Published May 21, 2025
BPPV Treatment
In the third video in our dizziness mini series, Physical Therapist, Sydnee Yancey, at Knob Noster Physical Therapy will describe and perform the Modified Epley maneuver, a common maneuver to help treat and resolve the cause of dizziness in most cases of BPPV. Causes and treatments will vary from person to person.
Published May 28, 2025
Orthostatic Hypotension Dizziness
In the fourth video of our dizziness mini series, Physical Therapist, Sydnee Yancey, at Knob Noster Physical Therapy will discuss potential treatments and strategies to help reduce instances of Orthostatic Hypotension dizziness and light-headedness, reducing the risk for falling.
Published June 5, 2025
Vestibular Hypofunction Dizziness
Physical Therapist, Sydnee Yancey, at KNPT demonstrates a few exercises that are used for habituation in the fifth video in the dizziness mini series. Most vestibular habituation exercises will depend on the dizziness triggers specific to that person so they can be used to reduce the sensitivity.
Published June 11, 2025
Vestibular Habituation Exercises
Physical Therapist, Sydnee Yancey, at KNPT demonstrates a few exercises that are used for habituation in the sixth video in the dizziness mini series. Most vestibular habituation exercises will depend on the dizziness triggers specific to that person so they can be used to reduce the sensitivity.
Published June 18, 2025
Gaze Stabilization Exercises
Physical Therapist, Sydnee Yancey, at Knob Noster Physical Therapy demonstrates a few exercises that are used to improve accuracy of eye tracking, maintaining clear vision with head movement, and improving dynamic balance in the last video of our dizziness mini series.
Published June 25, 2025