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01-11-2012 | Review Article
Vestibular rehabilitation strategies and factors that affect the outcome
Authors:
Anna Eleftheriadou, Nikoleta Skalidi, Georgios A. Velegrakis
Published in:
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
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Issue 11/2012
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Abstract
Ever since the introduction of Cawthorne–Cooksey exercises, vestibular rehabilitation (VR) has been gaining popularity in the treatment of the dizzy patient. Numerous studies support the effectiveness of VR in improving balance/walking skills, eye–head coordination and the quality of life of the patient. Different rehabilitation protocols have been used to treat patients with peripheral and central vestibular disorders. Assessment of the patients’ progress is based on the patients’ selfperception of dizziness and their functional skills. Factors such as age, medication, time of onset of vertigo and home based VR have been evaluated on their effect on the rehabilitation’s outcome. The aim of this review is to evaluate rehabilitation strategies and discuss the factors that affect the outcome.