| Does otolith organ dysfunction influence outcomes after a customized program of vestibular rehabilitation? | |
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PMID: 20588091 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Vestibular rehabilitation (VR) is a successful approach to the treatment of vestibular dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of otolith dysfunction on the response to VR in individuals with a peripheral vestibular disorder. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: Eighteen participants with loss of semicircular canal function only, and 29 participants with combined loss of semicircular canal and otolith organ function were recruited. All participants received a comprehensive clinical assessment before and after an 8-week customized program of VR. RESULTS: Both groups achieved significant improvements on most measures at the end of the 8-week VR program. However, no significant differences were identified between participants with versus without otolith dysfunction with respect to change in symptom severity (P = .81), self-perceived handicap (P = .92), functional limitations (P = .93), or balance performance after VR. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Otolith dysfunction does not significantly influence the response to rehabilitation of individuals with a peripheral vestibular disorder. Vestibular rehabilitation is associated improvements in symptom severity, self-perceived handicap, and balance function in individuals with otolith dysfunction. |
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Authors:
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Katherine J Murray; Keith Hill; Bev Phillips; John Waterston |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of neurologic physical therapy : JNPT Volume: 34 ISSN: 1557-0584 ISO Abbreviation: J Neurol Phys Ther Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-30 Completed Date: 2010-10-01 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101193365 Medline TA: J Neurol Phys Ther Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 70-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Dizzy Day Clinics, East Richmond, Melbourne, Australia. kmurray@dizzyday.com |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Dizziness / physiopathology, rehabilitation Exercise Therapy / methods* Female Gait Humans Male Middle Aged Otolithic Membrane / physiopathology* Patient Selection Postural Balance Semicircular Canals / physiopathology* Severity of Illness Index Statistics, Nonparametric Treatment Outcome Vestibular Diseases / physiopathology, rehabilitation* Vestibular Function Tests |
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