Have you ever put your hearing aids in for the morning, only to realize the sound feels a bit "fuzzy," muffled, or: worse yet: nothing is coming through at all? It’s a frustrating moment, especially when you have a busy day of meetings, family time, or errands ahead of you. At East Coast Audiology & Physical Therapy , we often tell our patients to think of their hearing aids like high-performance sports cars. They are incredible pieces of technology: tiny, sophisticated compu

Have you ever stood up from your favorite chair only to feel like the floor was suddenly tilting beneath you? Or maybe you’ve experienced that disorienting sensation where the room starts spinning while you’re simply trying to enjoy a morning walk through our beautiful Surprise neighborhoods. If you’ve been feeling "off-balance," lightheaded, or like the world won't stop moving, you aren't alone, and you don't have to just "live with it." Finding the right care for these symp

Hey there! If you’ve ever had your "bell rung" on the field, taken a nasty spill at home, or been involved in a fender bender, you know that a concussion is no joke. It’s a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can leave you feeling foggy, dizzy, and just plain "off." Since it’s March, we are currently observing Brain Injury Awareness Month . This is the perfect time to shed some light on a topic that affects everyone from toddlers to grandparents: concussion recovery. At East Co

Our audiologist performs the ocular motor portion of a VNG test, tracking eye movements to assess how the brain and inner ear work together for balance. Have you ever stood up and suddenly felt the room spin? Or maybe you’ve had moments of unsteadiness, like your body is swaying even when you’re standing still. If so, you're not alone—millions of people experience dizziness or vertigo at some point in their lives. But what’s really going on when you feel off-balance? At East

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Maintaining good hearing health is essential for everyone, but it becomes especially crucial for those who use hearing aids. At East...

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Communication is a two-way street. Even with the use of hearing aids, good communication techniques are important. The following...

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