Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)

Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) VeDA's mission is to support and empower vestibular patients on their journey back to balance.
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We envision a world where vestibular disorders are widely recognized, rapidly diagnosed and effectively treated so patients can restore balance and regain life.

04/21/2026

Many people with dizziness/vertigo feel worse when driving… but with Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MdDS), the opposite can be true!

According to the Bárány Society, here’s what the diagnostic criteria looks like:
1. Non-spinning vertigo characterized by an oscillatory perception (‘rocking,’ ‘bobbing,’ or ‘swaying’) present continuously or for most of the day

2. Onset occurs within 48 hours after the end of exposure to passive motion (like going on a cruise)

3. Symptoms temporarily reduce with exposure to passive motion (like driving a car)

4. Symptoms continue for >48 hours
➡️MdDS in evolution: symptoms are ongoing but the observation period has been less than 1 month

➡️Transient MdDS: symptoms resolve at or before 1 month and the observation period extends at least to the resolution point

➡️Persistent MdDS: symptoms last for more than 1 month

5. Symptoms not better accounted for by another disease or disorder

🎙️: Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS ()

POLL: Do you feel better or worse when driving?

“Guess I’ll be waiting a minute to surf again.” 🌊After returning from space, astronaut Christina Koch shared how microgr...
04/20/2026

“Guess I’ll be waiting a minute to surf again.” 🌊

After returning from space, astronaut Christina Koch shared how microgravity impacts the body’s balance system and what happens when you come back to Earth.

In space, the vestibular system does not function the same way. The brain adapts by relying more on vision to understand movement and orientation.

Back on Earth, that system has to recalibrate. Even something as simple as walking with your eyes closed can suddenly feel difficult.

For the vestibular community, this is something you know all too well. That feeling of relying on your eyes, struggling with balance, and having to retrain your brain is not new. It is daily life for so many.

Research like this helps us better understand conditions like vertigo, concussions, and other vestibular disorders.

The hopeful part is that the brain can adapt. With time, support, and vestibular rehabilitation, improvement is possible.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/christina-koch-says-she-s-recovering-from-major-physical-change-after-artemis-ii/ar-AA21bDrV?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1

This week we celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make VeDA’s mission possible.From supporting patients and fami...
04/20/2026

This week we celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make VeDA’s mission possible.

From supporting patients and families to raising awareness about vestibular disorders, our volunteers dedicate their time, energy, and compassion to helping others feel seen, supported, and understood.

Because of you, more people can find the information, community, and hope they need on their journey to regain balance.

To every volunteer who gives their time to the vestibular community, thank you. Your impact makes a difference every single day. 💙

04/19/2026

Living with a vestibular disorder often means focusing on what’s manageable right now, not the entire journey ahead.

One step. One moment. One day at a time. 💙

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) often begins after an event that disrupts the brain’s balance system.For...
04/18/2026

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) often begins after an event that disrupts the brain’s balance system.

For many people, PPPD develops following a vestibular disorder, migraine episode, concussion, illness, or a period of intense stress. Even after the original trigger resolves, the brain may remain more sensitive to motion, visual input, and balance signals.

This change in how the brain processes balance can lead to persistent dizziness, unsteadiness, and symptoms that worsen when standing, moving, or in visually busy environments.

Understanding possible triggers can help patients and providers recognize PPPD and work toward appropriate management strategies.

Learn more about PPPD here:
https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/persistent-postural-perceptual-dizziness/

Last year’s Poetry-4-Balance contest featured powerful voices from the vestibular community. One of the winning poems, “...
04/17/2026

Last year’s Poetry-4-Balance contest featured powerful voices from the vestibular community. One of the winning poems, “In Between” by Rachel Brooker, beautifully captures the disorienting and often misunderstood experience of living with a vestibular disorder.

Through repeating lines and vivid imagery, Rachel describes the feeling many patients know all too well, existing somewhere between steady and unsteady, seen and unseen, who you were and who you are now.

Poetry can help translate experiences like dizziness, imbalance, and sensory overload into something others can understand. It reminds us that even when symptoms feel isolating, we are not alone. 💙

📖 Swipe to read excerpts from “In Between.”

✍️ Inspired to share your story?
Poetry-4-Balance submissions are open all April. https://vestibular.org/poetry-for-balance/

Spring often brings conversations about allergies and sinus symptoms, but for some people, persistent dizziness may have...
04/16/2026

Spring often brings conversations about allergies and sinus symptoms, but for some people, persistent dizziness may have another cause. 🌸

Many people living with vestibular disorders report being told their symptoms might be allergies early in their diagnostic journey. While allergies can cause congestion and sinus pressure, ongoing dizziness, vertigo, rocking sensations, or imbalance may indicate a condition affecting the vestibular system in the inner ear.

If symptoms persist, further evaluation may help identify the underlying cause.

Learn more about vestibular disorders at vestibular.org

Dizziness is a common symptom, but it can have many different causes.Problems affecting the inner ear and vestibular sys...
04/15/2026

Dizziness is a common symptom, but it can have many different causes.

Problems affecting the inner ear and vestibular system are one possible reason, but dizziness can also be linked to blood pressure changes, dehydration, low blood sugar, medication side effects, neurological conditions, or stress and anxiety.

Because dizziness can stem from many different sources, identifying the underlying cause is an important step in finding the right treatment.

If you experience frequent or persistent dizziness, talk with a healthcare provider.

Learn more:
https://vestibular.org/article/what-is-vestibular/causes-of-dizziness/

Could you imagine driving 180+ mph with vertigo?NASCAR driver Alex Bowman recently returned to racing after experiencing...
04/14/2026

Could you imagine driving 180+ mph with vertigo?

NASCAR driver Alex Bowman recently returned to racing after experiencing a vertigo episode during a race. He described sudden dizziness and disorientation so severe he had to exit the car for safety.

For many in our community, that feeling is not rare. It can happen while driving, walking through a store, or being surrounded by movement.

His story is a powerful reminder of how disruptive vestibular disorders can be and that stepping back is sometimes necessary.

It also shows that returning is possible.

https://amp.foxsports.com/stories/nascar/alex-bowman-vertigo-thought-career-was-over

After just 10 days in space, Artemis II astronauts had to relearn how to walk on Earth.Why?Because changes in gravity ca...
04/13/2026

After just 10 days in space, Artemis II astronauts had to relearn how to walk on Earth.

Why?
Because changes in gravity can disrupt the vestibular system, balance, and coordination.

That’s why they go through vestibular and physical rehab when they return.

A powerful reminder that balance isn’t something we think about… until it’s disrupted.

Read more here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/artemis-ii-crew-begins-rehab-after-post-mission-mobility-struggles/gm-GMDF7B2AB5?gemSnapshotKey=GMDF7B2AB5-snapshot-21&uxmode=ruby

Feeling dizzy or unsteady even when tests come back “normal” can be confusing and frustrating 😵‍💫For many people, this e...
04/13/2026

Feeling dizzy or unsteady even when tests come back “normal” can be confusing and frustrating 😵‍💫
For many people, this experience is linked to Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD), a common but often misunderstood vestibular condition.

PPPD can cause ongoing dizziness, swaying, or a sense of motion that is often triggered by standing, movement, busy environments, or visual stimulation. It frequently develops after an initial vestibular event and reflects changes in how the brain processes balance and sensory information, not ongoing inner ear damage.

Understanding what PPPD is and why it happens can help reduce fear and support clearer conversations about diagnosis and care.

Learn more in the full article here:
🔗 https://vestibular.org/blog/persistent-postural-perceptual-dizziness-what-you-need-to-know/

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VeDA Started As A Support Group

In 1983 a group of vestibular patients and professional providers from Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon, established a support group named the "Dizziness and Balance Disorders Association of America” (DBDAA). The organizers adopted the following goals:


  • To collect and disseminate information about vestibular disorders and related topics.

  • To educate the public and health professionals about vestibular disorders and their effects.