Ears in Balance

04/11/2025

https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/it-s-easy-to-dismiss-dizziness-here-s-why-you-shouldn-t-ignore-it-20251031-p5n6pg.html

If you regularly feel dizzy, it could signal more than a temporary drop in blood pressure. Understanding the main causes and how to treat them is key to getting this potentially debilitating condition under control.

18/09/2025

Did you know your balance system plays a crucial role in keeping your vision steady during head movements?

This is thanks to the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), one of the body’s most important balance reflexes—and one we can test using specialised goggles. If the VOR suddenly stops working on one side, it can cause a spinning sensation. If it stops working on both sides, your brain struggles to distinguish movement properly.

Why does this matter?
Because many vestibular disorders are invisible—symptoms like dizziness, disorientation, and imbalance often can’t be seen from the outside. By measuring the VOR, we can reveal what’s happening behind the scenes and make those hidden issues visible, so people can finally get answers and the right care.

16/09/2025

Dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance can wreak havoc on lives. For Balance Awareness Week this week (14-20 September 2025), HPA asks four practitioners who specialise in vestibular disorders for an update on the field and how to bring a vestibular clinic to life.

16/09/2025

Proud to contribute to Hearing Practitioner Australia's feature, which highlights the significance of vestibular care and the need for more dedicated services.

You can find the feature here:

https://hearingpractitionernews.com.au/call-for-more-vestibular-help-during-balance-awareness-week/

15/09/2025

During Balance Awareness Week we’re shedding light on the often invisible symptoms of vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance.But did you know these symptoms aren’t always invisible to vestibular audiologists - because we have our eye on your eyes. The eyes aren’t just windows to the soul, they’re also windows into your balance system. Subtle involuntary eye movements, often unnoticed by you, can be tracked in real time using specialised goggles. This advanced technology helps us pinpoint the underlying causes of dizziness and vertigo making invisible vestibular disorders visible so you can get the right care.Head to our website to learn more.

15/09/2025

It’s Balance Awareness Week! So here is a sneak peak at some of the tests we’ll be exploring that assess your balance system. The vestibular (balance) system helps us sense motion and maintain balance effortlessly—without conscious thought.When something goes wrong, this invisible system can cause very real symptoms like dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, nausea, and disorientation—often without any outward signs. This can make it difficult to explain, diagnose, or even feel understood.That’s why raising awareness matters—and why we’re proud to support the work of VeDA (the Vestibular Disorders Association). VeDA provides education, resources, and a supportive community for people living with vestibular conditions, helping make the invisible visible and ensuring no one has to navigate it alone. Follow along this week to see how we test the balance system 👂🏻