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Audiology - Dizziness and Balance Disorders

Dizziness, vertigo and imbalance

Dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders are some of the most common presenting problems in primary care and emergency care. These symptoms can occur due to many different causes (sometimes in combination), including conditions involving the heart, brain and peripheral nerves, eyes, ears, muscles and joints, and as a result of certain medications. The Dizziness and Balance Clinic at the University of Colorado aims to provide a multispecialty and multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to helping patients with these symptoms. Our team includes physicians and advanced practice providers specializing in neurology, and otology and neurotology, ophthalmology, primary care, audiologists, and physical therapists.
 

How to schedule
If you have symptoms of dizziness, imbalance and/or vertigo and are being referred by your PCP, you will be scheduled with a provider in General Ear, Nose and Throat Otolaryngology who will diagnose and treat your condition and make additional referrals if needed.

 Call 720-848-2800 to schedule and appointment.
 

Why is it difficult to determine the cause of dizziness?

Dizziness can have numerous causes. Fortunately, most are not severe or life-threatening, however symptoms can still be very debilitating. The cause can be from the inner ear, the brain and peripheral nerves, the eyes, the cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system, or the use of certain medications. Some people have multiple causes of dizziness. Our team is a strong network of providers that are able to narrow down the type of dizziness and provide treatment from the most appropriate provider for that condition.

 

What is the difference between dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance?

Dizziness is an all-encompassing term. Other words used include lightheadedness, wooziness, floating, imbalance, disequilibrium. Vertigo is the feeling or sensation of motion or spinning when no movement is present. Imbalance is the feeling of being unable to maintain upright posture. These terms are often used interchangeably, though the causes, workup, and treatment of each can be different. This is why we spend time with each patient to gain the best understanding of their symptoms and come up with a plan together on how to move forward.


Conditions We Treat


Other less common causes of dizziness/vertigo/imbalance

Diagnostic testing

Concussion Services

Our team is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced group of providers in the region—and among the best in the country. The primary concussion team includes board-certified pediatric experts in emergency medicine, sports medicine, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and neuropsychology. They are joined by certified athletic trainers and occupational and physical therapists with special training in treating concussions.

This multidisciplinary team offers a unique, streamlined, and comprehensive approach that tailors treatment to each individual patient’s needs. Our concussion program provides high-quality clinical care and delivers scientifically accurate and up-to-date information about pediatric concussions.

Our team members are engaged in numerous research projects focused on understanding brain injury and how best to help children and teens recover and safely return to academics and athletics. Their work has been published in multiple medical and neuropsychological books and journals.Unmatched in the Rocky Mountain region, we are also the only program in the metro Denver area with a team of board-certified pediatric neuropsychologists to evaluate and treat some of the complex post-concussion problems.

The Concussion Program can evaluate and assist with the symptoms of a concussion as well as develop treatment plans to support recovery, address school concerns, and address return to sports.​​

We offer:

  • On-field evaluations by certified athletic trainers and team physicians​
  • Triage in our Emergency Department
  • Advanced neuroimaging  techniques to rule out medical emergencies
  • Next day appointments with a sports medicine physician
  • Medical examination and rehabilitation care to evaluate and treat common post-concussive symptoms
  • Neuropsychological evaluation to assess cognitive skills that can be affected by a concussion
  • Treatment plans to support recovery, address school problems, manage changes in behavior or adjustment, and safely return athletes to their sports
  • Coordination of care with primary health care providers, athletic staff, educators and other relevant personnel
  • Referrals as needed to specialists in physical/occupational therapy, education, behavioral health and related medical disciplines​

 

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