22/08/2026
She hadn't been able to stand with her eyes closed in years. The moment the trial belt was fitted, she could.
At 85, after 15 years under the care of London Road Clinic and a diagnosis of bilateral vestibular hyperfunction dating back to 2010, she had reached what Prof. Peter Rea described as a "crisis point." Balance testing initially went badly. Then the trial BalanceBelt was fitted, and the results were immediate.
She went on to return to gardening, driving, and even a full round of golf.
Four reasons this case matters:
1. Objective, immediate functional change.
During balance testing with the trial belt fitted, she was able to stand with her eyes closed for the first time — a measurable functional shift, not just a subjective impression.
2. Independence restored, regardless of age.
At 85, she returned to driving, gardening, and daily household tasks she'd had to give up — a reminder that functional gains aren't limited by age.
3. Meaningful gains are possible even at advanced stages of vestibular loss.
Her condition had progressed to a "crisis point" by the time of assessment. Her outcome shows what's still achievable even then.
4. Real-world outcomes, clinically observed.
Her progress was witnessed directly by her clinical team, Prof. Peter Rea and Michaela at London Road Clinic — an outcome grounded in specialist follow-up, not an isolated anecdote.
Read her full story 👉 https://balancebelt.net/en/living-with-bilateral-vestibulopathy-a-balancebelt-patient-story/
