132. Tips to Feel Safe Walking or Hiking with Chronic Dizziness

If you had to choose 1 exercise to do forever, hiking is a great choice! But if you’re living with a vestibular disorder or chronic dizziness, you may not always feel safe doing this activity. Today, we’re exploring how you can feel safe walking and hiking. The weather is getting nicer and it’s a time many of us want to get outside! And these are both activities talked about a lot inside Vestibular Group Fit. So let’s talk about it… In this episode, we’ll dig into: Benefits of walking or hiking for fitness Steps to start small and work your way up Tips for walking or hiking with others Best practices for after a walk or hike Supportive wearable tech and clothing options What to know if you’re walking with your dog Remember, we’ve got a Return to Walk Program inside VGF that is filled with even more tips and best practices to help you feel safer walking and hiking! Small, sustainable movement can lead to big change over time, you got this!  Links Mentioned: Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit Avalux glasses (use code VERTIGODOC for 25% off): https://avulux.com/ Free Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit ⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor Work with Dr. Madison: For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email [email protected] Otherwise, I’ll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit! Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/ Learn about the Oak Method: https://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit Love what you heard?Consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more vestibular warriors like you! This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— walking safety tips, living with vestibular disorder, exercises to improve balance, safe hiking, safe hiking tips, feel safe, vestibular disorder symptoms, return to walking, return to hiking, driving with vestibular disorder, how to get back into driving