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All Articles >> Balance & Dizziness

  • January 7, 2026

    Balance & Dizziness, Physical Therapy Tips

    Dana Tress

    How Physical Therapy Treats Headaches, Dizziness & Balance Problems

    Do you tell yourself “It’s just a headache” or “I’m just getting old”?  We often [...]

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  • December 23, 2025

    Around the Office, Balance & Dizziness

    Dana Tress

    Looking Forward

    2025 has been a year of continued growth for the Balance + Concussion Center.  We [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    September 4, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, In the Media

    Melissa Nickle

    Congressman Bill Foster Visits Smith Physical Therapy+ to Discuss the SAFE Act (H.R.1171) and Fall Prevention for Older Adults

    Crystal Lake, IL – Smith Physical Therapy+ had the honor of welcoming Congressman Bill Foster [...]

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  • September 4, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, In the Media, Physical Therapy Tips

    Melissa Nickle

    Dana Tress Featured in Eat This, Not That!

    We’re proud to share that our very own Dana Tress, PT, certified concussion specialist, and [...]

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  • June 16, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, Physical Therapy Tips

    Dana Tress

    Working Now to Prevent Future Falls

    How many of us know someone over the age of 65 who has fallen and [...]

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  • Aquatic pool

    May 21, 2025

    Aquatic Therapy, Balance & Dizziness

    Denise Smith

    Balance and Aquatic Therapy

    Aquatic therapy and balance training may not seem like an obvious pair but at Smith [...]

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  • May 1, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness

    Dana Tress

    5 Surprising Tools for Concussion and Vestibular Care

    While of course I am a huge supporter of Physical Therapy (PT) for chronic vestibular [...]

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  • LSVT Big

    April 8, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, Physical Therapy Tips

    Dana Tress

    LSVT-BIG Outperforms “Standard” PT for Parkinson’s

    Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic, progressive degenerative disorder of the nervous system.  It causes a [...]

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  • Inner Ear Infections and Dizziness

    March 5, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness

    Dana Tress

    Inner Ear Infections and Dizziness

    Infections of the inner ear can produce symptoms including vertigo (spinning), imbalance, hearing loss, nausea, [...]

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  • Crystals in ears

    February 4, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness

    Dana Tress

    How Do You Fix Ear Crystals?

    If you experience episodes of vertigo, a sensation of spinning, you may have been told [...]

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  • Preventative PT

    January 9, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, Physical Therapy Tips

    Dana Tress

    PT Can Be Part of your Annual Wellness Routine

    It is commonplace to see your primary care physician and your dentist for regular checkups.  [...]

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  • Smith Physical Therapy+ Physical Therapy Expert

    January 6, 2025

    Balance & Dizziness, In the Media, Physical Therapy Tips

    Melissa Nickle

    Thirteen Balance Exercises for Seniors

    Thirteen Balance Exercises for Seniors to Build Strength and Mobility The Centers for Disease Control [...]

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  • December 9, 2024

    Around the Office, Balance & Dizziness

    Dana Tress

    The Balance + Concussion Center 2024

    Another year is wrapping up, and 2024 provided the Balance + Concussion Center (B+C Center) [...]

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  • aquatic therapy

    October 31, 2024

    Aquatic Therapy, Balance & Dizziness, Physical Therapy Tips

    Denise Smith

    Aquatic Therapy for Neuromuscular Diseases (NMD)

    Aquatic therapy provides a safe, supportive environment for gentle, low-impact exercise, helping to ease joint [...]

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  • Balance

    October 31, 2024

    Balance & Dizziness

    Dana Tress

    Want Better Balance? Be Like a Flamingo!

    If you want to reduce your risk of falling as you age, channel your inner [...]

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