Did You Know That ...

• More than 12 million Americans have a dizziness or balance
  problem that significantly interferes with their lives.(1)

• Dizziness is the third most common complaint to physicians
  following low back pain and headaches.(2)

• 40% of the population over the age of 40 will experience a
  dizziness disorder in their lifetime.(3)

• 85% of dizziness is due to a vestibular (inner ear) disorder.(4)

• Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults, and the
  leading cause of accidental death in those over the age of 85
  years old.(5)

• More than 400,000 Americans suffer head injuries annually
  and have residual dizziness and balance problems for up to
  five years following the injury.(6)

• Balance deficits following orthopedic injury are often
  persistent, slow the return to normal function, and increase
  the risk of re-injury.(7)

• More than 35% of people with advanced Parkinson's
  Disease experience falls and 18% sustain fractures as a
  result of falling.(8)