Principles of Vestibular Physical Therapy Rehabilitation

Overview

Journal NeuroRehabilitation

Publisher Sage Publications

Specialties Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine

Date 2011 Oct 27

PMID 22027077

Citations 20

Authors

Susan L Whitney

Patrick J Sparto

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Abstract

The use of vestibular rehabilitation for persons with balance and vestibular disorders is used to improve function and decrease dizziness symptoms. Principles of a vestibular rehabilitation program are described including common exercises and outcome measures used to report change. A review of negative and positive predictive factors related to recovery is also provided.

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