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Vestibular rehabilitation therapy for the patient with dizziness and balance disorders.

M Girardi, Horst R. Konrad

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Abstract

Vestibular disorders and balance dysfunctions affect a significant number of patients seeking treatment from otolaryngologists. Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) has been shown to be a highly efficacious treatment modality for a majority of individuals with vestibular or central balance system disorders, or a combined etiology. Assessment methods, treatment paradigms, and recommendations for referral are presented.

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Vestibular disorders and balance dysfunctions affect a significant number of patients seeking treatment from otolaryngologists. Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) has been shown to be a highly efficacious treatment modality for a majority of individuals with vestibular or central balance system disorders, or a combined etiology. Assessment methods, treatment paradigms, and recommendations for referral are presented.

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Vestibular disorders and balance dysfunctions affect a significant number of patients seeking treatment from otolaryngologists. Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) has been shown to be a highly efficacious treatment modality for a majority of individuals with vestibular or central balance system disorders, or a combined etiology. Assessment methods, treatment paradigms, and recommendations for referral are presented.

Key concepts: Vestibular rehabilitation, Balance disorders, Vestibular system, Balance (ability), Medicine, Rehabilitation, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Etiology

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