Vertigo After Concussion: Recognizing and Fixing BPPV | E28

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast

Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Vertigo After Concussion: Recognizing and Fixing BPPV | E28
Jul 29, 2025 Episode 28 Ayla Wolf, DAOM

Navigating the complex world of inner ear disorders, Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens discuss the mechanics and causes of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and what contributes to re-occurring BPPV.

• Difference between true vertigo and general dizziness 
• How the semicircular canals and otolithic organs in our inner ear detect all head movements
• Infrared goggles essential for accurate BPPV diagnosis 
• Vitamin D, calcium, magnesium and B vitamin deficiencies linked to recurring BPPV
• Thyroid disorders, hormonal fluctuations, and certain antibiotics can trigger vestibular problems
• COVID infections associated with increased vestibular symptoms
• Chinese medicine perspective on "dampness" and its relationship to dizziness

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