Are you dizzy after a head injury? What is vestibular concussion?

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Published 2023-10-27

Physical therapist Dr. Danit Macklin explains why you might feel dizzy after a concussion, what it means to have a vestibular concussion, what recovery can look like, and more!

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All Comments (12)

@siobhanmulvey 12 days ago

You’re saying this so well
@RobinPalmerTV 7 months ago

A lot of people sustain spinal CSF leaks after head injuries and vertigo/dizziness is a very common symptom of the condition. Everyone with a head injury needs an assessment for a spinal CSF leak within two weeks of the accident.
@JustLetMeVent 4 months ago

This made so much since to me. Thank you Doc.
@menieresdiseasewarrior5949 7 months ago

Awesome video !! Thank you Doctor for providing this information.
@COD_Oddjob 2 months ago

Excellent video! Thank you so much for explaining it so clearly.
@expeedy720 2 months ago

Thanks for positiveness
@chandan4u4me 21 days ago

Thanks ❤
@magic2506 1 month ago

Took a hit to the front of my head really hard. Seemed ok for about 2 1/2 weeks, now feeling slight tightness around front of head at times wanting to take advil. Also really tired and sleepy halfway through a routine day. Going to make an appt with a neurologist.
@siobhanmulvey 12 days ago

How do you help as pt w concussions abd vestibular damage?
@garydunn3037 21 days ago

I bashed my head on a kitchen wall door around 18 months ago, and it will not heal. I have a hole in my head, and I cover it was sterile plasters, but when I peel them off, there is blood and a clear liquid on them. I have since developed balance issues, and have fallen three or four times, so now I walk with a stick. Should I be concerned? Is it a Brain Injury? I have had my Mother Pass Away, in the last 12 months, and I have had to move out into an Apartment, I have literally put my life on hold, and have not got around to getting the hole in my head seen to. Can you help me?
@yuvraj_0_07 5 months ago

Does it show in ct scan of brain.. Please tell me ma'am