| The effects of habituation and gaze stability exercises in the treatment of unilateral vestibular hypofunction: a preliminary results. | |
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PMID: 20588098 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The efficacy of both habituation and adaptation exercise interventions in the treatment of unilateral vestibular hypofunction has been demonstrated by previous studies. The purpose of this article is to describe the preliminary results of an ongoing study that compares the effects of these 2 different exercise approaches on outcomes related to vestibular function. METHODS: Seven participants with unilateral vestibular hypofunction completed a 6-week exercise intervention after random assignment to either habituation exercises or gaze stability (GS) adaptation exercises. The following measures were performed pre- and posttreatment: Dizziness Handicap Inventory to measure the symptom impact, motion sensitivity quotient (MSQ) to assess sensitivity to head movements, and the dynamic visual acuity (DVA) test as a measure of GS during head movements. RESULTS: After the 6-week intervention, there was an overall improvement in the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, the MSQ score, and both the active and passive DVA. The habituation and GS intervention group participants each demonstrated similar improvements in both the MSQ score and the active and passive DVA measures. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The improvement in the MSQ score for the GS group and the improvement in the DVA measures for the habituation group were unexpected findings. Head movement, which is required by both exercise interventions, rather than the specific type of exercise may be the critical factor underlying the observed improvements in motion sensitivity and DVA. |
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Authors:
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Richard A Clendaniel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
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: 2011-07-28 |
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: 111-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. richard.clendaniel@duke.edu |
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Adaptation, Physiological
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physiology* Adult Aged Dizziness / physiopathology, rehabilitation* Exercise Therapy / methods* Female Head Movements / physiology* Humans Male Middle Aged Rotation Treatment Outcome Vestibular Diseases / physiopathology, rehabilitation* Vestibular Function Tests |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R03 HD049885-02/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; R03HD049885/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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