Episode
Understanding Cervicogenic Dizziness: Diagnosis and Treatment Explained
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- Talk Dizzy To Me
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- Nov 5, 2025
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- 3491
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Summary
Vestibular physical therapists Abbie Ross, PT, DPT, NCS, and Danielle Tolman, PT, DPT, sit down with Rob Landel, PT, DPT, FAPTA, to unpack cervicogenic dizziness (CGD) — what it is and isn’t , how to tell neck-driven dizziness apart from inner ear causes, and the clinical tools that actually make a difference. They dive into the head–neck differentiation test, cervical joint position error (JPE) testing with a laser, and why CGD rarely causes vertigo or spinning. You’ll also hear how concussion, whiplash, BPPV, and migraine can overlap with neck-related dizziness — plus practical insights on manual traction, cervical strength and endurance training, “pain-first” strategies, and when a short-term collar might help (despite its bad reputation). Episode Resources: Website : skillworks.biz Email : [email protected] For more FREE resources, click here . Hosted by: 🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS 🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT For episode recommendations or requests, email us at: [email protected] Connect with Us: → Book a free call with us → Get free resources straight to your inbox → Join The Dizzy Reset → Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube → Follow us on Instagram → Follow us on TikTok → Follow us on Facebook → Disclaimer → Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review! Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & show open 00:45 – Dr. Lindell’s background & early vestibular days 03:01 – How far vestibular rehab has come 03:58 – Defining CGD clinically 05:26 – Symptoms CGD 06:26 – CGD with vestibular or central issues; trauma link 07:25 – Secondary CGD from guarding & “moving in blocks” 08:31 – Is CGD over- or under-diagnosed? 12:11 – BPPV + trauma: when to probe the neck 14:10 – Migraine…