AccelAbility Balance & Therapy

04/09/2026

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03/13/2026

Vestibular migraine does not always include head pain 🧠
That is one reason it is often misunderstood.

Migraine is a neurological condition that can affect balance, motion, and sensory processing. For some people, dizziness or visual symptoms are the main features, even without headache.

The absence of head pain does not make vestibular migraine less real or less serious.

Learn more here: https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/vestibular-migraine/

03/05/2026

In addition to balance & vestibular therapy, our team offers several other types of physical therapy services. If you have any questions or would like more information about the particular conditions we treat, please give us a call at 205-655-8866 or visit our website at www.accelability.com

03/02/2026

Today is International Cochlear Implant Day 👂💙

Hearing and balance are closely connected, and both live within the inner ear. Cochlear implants support hearing by sending sound directly to the auditory nerve. Because the brain processes sound and balance together, changes in hearing can sometimes influence how the body feels in space.

Understanding this connection can help explain why hearing loss and vestibular symptoms may overlap for some people, and why care often involves more than one system.

Learn more about cochlear implants and how they can relate to vestibular disorders here: https://vestibular.org/blog/ask-fiona-how-can-a-cochlear-implant-help-with-my-vestibular-disorder/

02/23/2026

Busy environments like crowds, stores, and screens can feel especially challenging for people with vestibular disorders. When the brain is asked to process too much visual and motion information at once, it can become overloaded, making symptoms like dizziness, disorientation, or anxiety more noticeable. 😵‍💫

What may feel like anxiety or panic is often the nervous system signaling sensory overload, not actual danger. Understanding this can make symptoms less confusing and more predictable.

Learn more about how loud and busy environments can contribute to vestibular symptoms here:
https://vestibular.org/blog/can-loud-environments-contribute-to-vestibular-symptoms/

02/17/2026

The vestibular system affects far more than balance. It supports vision, coordination, spatial awareness, and even daily stability. 🤸‍♀️

If you have ever wondered why dizziness feels so overwhelming, this article breaks down how the system works and why disruptions can impact so many parts of life.

Read the full list of facts here:
https://vestibular.org/article/what-is-vestibular/top-ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-vestibular-system/

02/10/2026

Brain fog is a common and often frustrating symptom for people with vestibular disorders. 🧠
Difficulty concentrating, slowed thinking, and mental fatigue are not personal shortcomings. They are signs that the brain is working harder to process balance, motion, and sensory information.

When the vestibular system is impaired, the brain must constantly compensate to stay oriented. That extra effort can leave fewer resources available for focus, memory, and multitasking, which many people experience as brain fog.

Understanding why this happens helps reduce fear and self blame. Brain fog is real, neurological, and deserves to be taken seriously. 💙

Learn more about thinking, memory, and focus with vestibular disorders here:
https://vestibular.org/article/coping-support/psychology/thinking-memory-focus/

01/30/2026

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11/12/2024

Last night, some of our staff had the honor of attending the National Veterans Awards Dinner. It was a great way to kick off Veterans Day and honor all of the incredible men and women who have served this great country.

07/04/2024