AccelAbility Balance & Therapy

08/31/2026

08/18/2026

Many people think balance depends only on the inner ear, but your brain is actually combining information from three different body systems every second:

👂 The vestibular system detects head movement, gravity, and spatial orientation.
👀 Your vision provides visual cues about your surroundings and where your body is in relation to them.
🦶 Proprioception uses sensors in your muscles and joints to tell your brain where your body is positioned, even when you're not looking.

Your brain takes information from all three systems and integrates it to help you stay upright, keep your vision stable while moving, and maintain your balance. When one system isn't working properly, the others have to work harder to compensate.

Learn more: https://vestibular.org/article/what-is-vestibular/the-human-balance-system/the-human-balance-system-how-do-we-maintain-our-balance/

07/21/2026

One of the things people rarely talk about after developing a vestibular disorder is how much mental energy can go toward balance.

Before symptoms began, balance was automatic.

You walked into a store. Stood in line. Navigated a crowd. Turned your head. Moved through your day without giving it a second thought.

Then suddenly, balance became something you noticed.

Something you monitored.

Something you questioned.

For many people living with vestibular disorders, it is not just the symptoms they miss. It is the freedom of not having to think about them. If you just started experiencing these symptoms, start here: https://vestibular.org/article/what-is-vestibular/

07/02/2026

Reminder! We will be closed tomorrow July 3rd. Be safe and enjoy the holiday!

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/