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Hope
For Tinnitus does not receive remuneration from the
following list of professionals or products. Each
of the professionals are experts in their field and I
value their significant contribution to the treatment,
research and support of those with tinnitus. I
therefore recommend them on this site as well as the
other links that I believe from my experience are
reputable as a good resource. I encourage the reader
however to do their own research and to investigate the
value of any of the following recommendations for their
own purposes.
American Tinnitus
Association -
www.ata.org
The ATA is
a highly reputable source offering a wealth of
information about current research, available
treatment options, suggestions for coping and articles
of interest.
Membership
is $50 US and allows access to special member and
archived information.
Sound Oasis:
www.sound-oasis.com
Sound Oasis products are researched and developed by
acclaimed experts in the field of sound therapy. You
may read more about their background and sound therapy
products useful for: Tinnitus, Sleep, Stress,
Relaxation, Concentration and general well-being.
You can choose from a variety of table top devices
with an option to add sound cards for your listening
enjoyment.
Guided Imagery:
www.healthjourneys.com
Health Journeys is a site dedicated to resources for
Mind, Body and Spirit. It has a plethora of Guided
Imagery CDs dedicated to those challenged with
different health conditions, preparing for surgery,
trauma, depression, stress, and other issues related
to health and wellness. Belleruth Naperstek is a well
known expert in the field of guided imagery; which is
a gentle but powerful technique intended to guide
imagination and improve health and well being. Her
work is used in major hospital settings and with those
suffering trauma.
Calgary Ear Center
The Calgary Ear Centre is the first multi-disciplinary clinic of its kind in Canada. Our mission is to be a Centre of Excellence for ear disorders, including tinnitus management and vestibular conditions. In addition to maintaining my private practice, my role at the clinic is assessment of tinnitus impact and offering individual and group programs for tinnitus management. As part of the exceptional team at the Calgary Otolaryngology Group, there will be counselling for anxiety associated with dizzy and balance disorders, for chronic facial pain, sleep seminars and other programs in association with the other specialists at the clinic. Our team includes: Otolaryngologists with specialties in ear conditions, sinus conditions and facial pain, sleep disorders, allergies, vestibular physiotherapy, audiology and state of the art hearing devices.
Calgary Ear Centre
#103, 49 Richard Way SW
Calgary,
AB T3E 7M8
Canada
LACE (Listening and Communication Enhancement):
LACE is a home-based, self-paced adaptive auditory
program designed to improve listening and
communication skills. LACE does not improve
hearing. Lace can improve listening. Good
listening skills are one of the essential components
essential for effective communication.
Primarily developed for people suffering from hearing
loss, we have found it to be a useful adjunct to
therapy for those with tinnitus as well. With or
without a hearing instrument, LACE has proven to
increase listening skills up to 40%. A high
percentage of people with tinnitus also have hearing
loss with both experiences creating difficulty with
concentration on tasks and in social situations. With
tinnitus, it is challenging to place the sound into
the background while focusing on the conversation at
hand. Many people find that they start avoiding
social situations due to difficulty in this area which
in time can lead to increased isolation and
depression. LACE is a fun and well researched tool
for developing focusing skills that can help you feel
more confident in your listening, communication and
encourage you to maintain involvement socially and in
your work.
You may
click on the LACE banner to receive special discounts
on the product and an opportunity to do a demo before
making your purchase.
Dr Robert Sweetow
Specialty: Tinnitus
Director of Audiology at
the University of California San Francisco Medical
Center
Dr. Sweetow is a gifted clinician, teacher and
researcher in the field of tinnitus and hearing loss.
He has spoken internationally, written extensively in
books and articles, and his research includes using a
computerized training program called LACE: Listening
and Communication Enhancement
http://www.neurotone.com/lace
Dr
Richard Tyler
Specialty: Audiology & Tinnitus Research
Professor at the University of Iowa, Department of
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Dr
Tyler has done extensive research in the field of
tinnitus, has written countless books and articles,
and is internationally known for both his contribution
and dedication to this field. He has developed
Tinnitus Activities Treatment that can be accessed
online. On the website you can download
questionnaires to complete, some of which have been
translated into other languages. Dr Tyler is an
excellent resource for both professionals and
patients.
www.uihealthcare.com/depts/med/otolaryngology/clinics/tinnitus/activitytherapy.html
Tinnitus Activities Treatment (TA)
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/med/otolaryngology/clinics/tinnitus/activitytherapy.html
The
following abstract from Pub Med describes briefly the
premise behind TAT.
Tyler RS,
Gogel SA,
Gehringer AK.
Prog Brain Res. 2007; 166: 425-34.
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
and Speech Pathology and Audiology, The University of
Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. rich-tyler@uiowa.edu
Tinnitus Activities Treatment includes counseling of
the whole person, and considers individual differences
and needs. We consider four areas: thoughts and
emotions, hearing and communication, sleep, and
concentration. We typically use Partial Masking Sound
Therapy, with a noise or music set to the lowest level
that provides relief. A picture-based approach
facilitates engagement of the patient, and provides
thorough and structured counseling. We engage the
patient by including homework and activities to
demonstrate understanding and facilitate progress.
PMID:
17956807 (PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE)
Dr. Michael Robb, MD
- Oto-Neurologist -
www.robbmd.com
Dr. Robb offers
medical, neurological and oto-neurological services with specialized
treatment in Tinnitus and Hyperacusis. He provides a comprehensive
clinic for assessment, treatment and follow-up. Patients from Canada are
welcomed.
333 West Thomas Rd,
Suite 203, Phoenix, AZ (480) 303-1133
Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment -
www.neuromonics.com
Neuromonics is an FDA cleared device targeting the neurological,
audiological and psychological aspects of tinnitus. Some experience a
clinically significant reduction in tinnitus distress. It is currently
available in the US and Australia.
Widex Zen –www.widex.com
There are
many available hearing devices for those with hearing
loss. In addition to enhancing speech and volume, the
“mind440” includes another feature that may be helpful
for those who also experience tinnitus. Stress often
accompanies both hearing loss and tinnitus making it
difficult to relax and concentrate. The mind440
includes ‘Zen Tones’ in the form of music that can
help place focus away from the tinnitus onto sounds
that are more neutral or positive. Click here to
read more about
Zen and
Stress
Visit the
mind440 campaign website to experience the
features of mind440 illustrated with animations and
sounds.
Tinnitus Research Initiative is a non-profit
foundation dedicated to the development of effective
treatments for all types of tinnitus so that relief
can be obtained by everyone who suffers from it.
The
Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI) is a project
dedicated to improving the quality of life for
patients who suffer from tinnitus and tinnitus-related
disorders. Central to the mission of TRI is
facilitating and supporting biomedical research which
will lead to novel, effective therapies for the
treatment of tinnitus.
Historically tinnitus research has been undertaken by
individuals or small groups from a wide range of
different disciplines and mostly working independently
of each other. The activities of TRI are based on the
belief that collaboration across disciplines is
essential for better understanding of tinnitus and for
the development of effective treatments.
Suggested
Reading and Reference
The reading and reference list that
follows contains material that is for both the client and the
professional. It will be updated regularly as new literature becomes
available.
Please click here for suggested reading and
reference (pdf document).
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