Principles of vestibular physical therapy rehabilitation

NeuroRehabilitation. 2011;29(2):157-66. doi: 10.3233/NRE-2011-0690.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Exercise Therapy / instrumentation
  • Exercise Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Physical Therapy Modalities* / instrumentation
  • Vestibular Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Vestibular Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Vestibular Function Tests