NL Balance & Dizziness Centre

07/24/2025

🧠 Every stroke is different. So is every recovery. 👩‍⚕️
That’s why personalized care is essential in stroke rehabilitation.

Strokes can affect different areas of the brain, leading to unique challenges with movement, speech, cognition, and daily living. A one-size-fits-all approach may simply not work.

At NL Balance and Dizziness Clinic, our Multidisciplinary Neurocare Team collaborates to support recovery with individualized care plans that may include:

🔹 Neurological Physiotherapy – to help improve mobility, balance, and strength
🔹 Speech-Language Pathology – to support communication, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic skills
🔹 Occupational Therapy – to promote independence in meaningful daily activities
🔹 Family and caregiver guidance – to assist with understanding the recovery process

We work closely with each client to tailor therapy to their specific goals, needs, and stage of recovery—always within evidence-informed best practices.

📅 Learn more or book an initial consultation:
🌐 www.nlbalance.com
📞 +709 700 1474

Our team is here to support your journey—every step of the way.

07/15/2025

🧠 Concussion Is a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

When people hear the word “concussion”, they often think of athletes or children who “got their bell rung” and bounced back in a few days.

But here’s the reality:
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). “Mild” refers to the fact that it’s not life-threatening — not that it’s insignificant.

👩‍💼 Consider this scenario:
A 45-year-old woman slips on ice, hits her head, but never loses consciousness. She feels “shaken up” but walks away. A week later, she’s struggling with:
✔️ Constant dizziness
✔️ Difficulty concentrating
✔️ Headaches
✔️ Feeling “off balance” in busy environments like grocery stores

She wonders, “Why do I still feel like this when the fall wasn’t that bad?”

This is a classic presentation of post-concussion symptoms, especially involving the vestibular system — the part of the inner ear and brain that controls balance and spatial orientation.

🔍 What actually happens in the brain?
A concussion causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull. This can result in:
• Disruption of brain cell function
• Changes in blood flow
• Temporary chemical imbalances
• Dysfunction in balance and visual processing systems

Even a “mild” jolt can affect how your brain interprets signals from your eyes, ears, and body — leading to dizziness, light sensitivity, or that "foggy" feeling.

💡 Key takeaway:
You don’t have to hit your head hard or lose consciousness to have a concussion. And if symptoms linger beyond a few days — especially balance issues — it’s a sign that your brain and vestibular system may need support to heal properly.

📘 At NL Balance and Dizziness Centre, we see this often. The good news? With proper assessment and vestibular rehabilitation, many people recover fully — even weeks or months after injury.

🗨️ If you’ve experienced something similar, you’re not alone — and it’s not “just in your head.” Concussions are real injuries. Recovery takes time, patience, and often the right kind of therapy.

07/10/2025

😊 GLA\:D Smiles 😊

We’re beaming with pride as we celebrate the amazing participants of our recently completed GLA\:D® program here at NL Balance and Dizziness Centre! 👏

Over the past 8 weeks, this dedicated group worked hard to improve their mobility, strength, and confidence in managing hip and knee osteoarthritis — and it shows!

From education to guided exercises, they’ve embraced every step of the journey toward living a Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark (GLA\:D®). The smiles say it all! 💪✨

A huge thank you to everyone who participated — your energy and determination were truly inspiring.

📅 Interested in joining our next GLA\:D® group? Contact us today to find out more and take the next step toward better joint health.

06/23/2025

Are you or a loved one facing challenges with daily tasks due to injury, illness, or a neurological condition?

Our licensed Occupational Therapist provides evidence-based rehabilitation to help individuals regain the skills they need to live independently and safely. We support people of all ages through personalized treatment plans that target:

Self-care (e.g., dressing, bathing, meal preparation)

Hand function and coordination

Cognitive and sensory challenges

Stroke and neurological rehabilitation

Injury recovery and chronic condition management

Return-to-work or school programs

We collaborate closely with clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure effective, goal-oriented outcomes.

06/16/2025

🎉 Say hi to Jake!
He's one of our awesome physiotherapists here at NL Balance and Dizziness Centre and he's got your back (and your balance)!

Jake has a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries, vestibular rehab, balance training, and concussion management. With a Master's in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University and a BSc in Kinesiology from Memorial University, he brings knowledge, compassion, and energy to every session.

He's also completed advanced training in vestibular and concussion rehab, so whether you're feeling dizzy, off-balance, or bouncing back from an injury, Jake's here to help you move better and feel stronger.

⚽️ Outside the clinic, Jake’s lifting weights or playing soccer because movement isn’t just his job, it’s his lifestyle.

We’re lucky to have him on our team (and so are our patients)!

📞 Book with Jake today at www.nlbalance.com or call +709 700 1474.

06/05/2025

🧠 Love Your Brain Yoga – Now Offered at NL Balance and Dizziness Centre 🧘‍♀️

NL Balance and Dizziness Centre is now offering Love Your Brain Yoga, a free, 6-week, evidence-based yoga and mindfulness program designed specifically for individuals recovering from concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI). This structured series incorporates gentle, adaptive movement, breathwork, meditation, and group discussion to support physical balance, cognitive focus, emotional regulation, and overall wellbeing. The program is trauma-informed, neurologically appropriate, and led by certified instructors trained in brain injury support. No prior yoga experience is necessary, and all levels of ability are welcome.

📞 Register now to reserve your space by contacting us at +1 709 700 1474 or sending us an email at info@nlbalance.com. Space is limited.

06/04/2025

We'll be offering a pop-up physiotherapy clinic in Grand Falls-Windsor next week on June 11th-13th, 2025.

If you're in the GFW area and dealing with dizziness, a balance issue, concussion, or an orthopedic injury, contact us at 709-700-1474 or info@nlbalance.com to book an appointment.

05/28/2025

Discover more about Meniere’s Disease, a chronic inner ear condition that affects hearing, balance, and overall well-being. Join Kim Furlong, certified vestibular physiotherapist and CEO of NL Balance and Dizziness Centre, for an insightful session on symptoms, causes, and the impact of this condition on daily life.

💡 Learn about current treatment options, lifestyle adjustments, and how targeted physiotherapy—especially Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)—can help reduce dizziness, improve balance, and support functional activities.

📅 Friday, May 30th | 🕧 12:30 PM NST
👩‍⚕️ Presented by Kim Furlong, Certified Vestibular Physiotherapist & CEO of NL Balance and Dizziness Centre

🌐 Attend online from anywhere
⏳ Duration: 45–60 minutes including Q&A
🎟️ Free registration – reserve your spot today!

05/17/2025

Still celebrating this amazing milestone! 🎉
Here are some highlights from the event where our incredible CEO, Kim Furlong, was honoured as one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine. 🏆💙

It was a night full of inspiration, connection, and well-deserved recognition for Kim’s outstanding leadership. We’re beyond proud to have her guiding NL Balance & Dizziness Centre toward continued growth and excellence in care.

Congratulations again, Kim! ✨

05/16/2025

Congratulations to our CEO, Kim Furlong! 🎉

We’re thrilled to celebrate Kim being named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs by Atlantic Business Magazine! 🏆

This well-earned recognition is a true testament to her visionary leadership, astute professionalism, and unwavering hard work. Under Kim’s direction, NL Balance & Dizziness Centre continues to grow, innovate, and deliver exceptional care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

We’re so proud to have such an inspiring leader at the helm — congratulations, Kim! 💙

Founder and CEO of NL’s first vestibular rehab clinic—Newfoundland Balance & Dizziness Rehab—Kim Furlong has extended her reach through virtual care technology and a satellite clinic in Central Newfoundland. She has established a Community Lab in partnership with Memorial University and private industry researchers which has advanced treatment for clients with neurological disorders. Congratulations to Kim Furlong on her first CEOs award win.

05/15/2025

Struggling with arthritis pain?

Join our GLA:D™ Program, led by a certified physiotherapist at Newfoundland Balance & Dizziness Centre, and take control of your joint health. This research-backed program is designed to reduce pain, improve movement, and help you regain the confidence to do what you love—whether that’s walking, gardening, or simply enjoying daily life. Our next session starts May 27, and spots are limited! Register today by emailing info@nlbalance.com or calling 709-700-1474.

05/14/2025

Our iBalance Classes are group based with stations that involve cardiovascular exercise, strengthening, stretching, balance training, and coordination exercises to strengthen your balance system.

The next group of classes will start on Wednesday, May 28th. Contact us at 709-700-1474 or info@nlbalance.com to join!