Aug 22 2023 20 mins
Dr. Richard Gans has been a clinician, educator and author in the specialty of equilibrium for over 30 years. His research, writings, diagnostic and treatment protocols are used by ENT, Neurology, Audiology and Physical Medicine-Rehabilitation facilities worldwide. As Founder and CEO of the American Institute of Balance, he has trained thousands of health care practitioners through university academic programs, post-graduate workshops, online courses and international seminars ranging from Latin America to Asia. Dr. Gans has authored and co-authored 10 Textbook chapter, 50 research publications and given 150 invited international Keynote talks in 35 countries from Mexico to Malaysia.
In this episode, we discuss:
1. Why Dr. Gans became passionate about helping individuals in various fields, became educated on dizziness and what we can do as clinicians to help.
2. How can dizziness and falls be related to other health conditions?
3. What symptoms to look for when it comes to dizziness and what other components can be symptoms of dizziness other than the zoom spinning?
4. What can individuals do, especially individuals in the older population, to prevent falls and dizziness when they feel healthy?