This chapter provides a review of the best evidence for vestibular rehabilitation exercise prescription. Concepts from the vestibular hypofunction clinical practice guideline are highlighted, including the importance of early referral for physiotherapy, plus the risks and potential harms of rehabilitation. Factors that affect rehabilitation outcomes are reviewed. A summary of some of the emerging exercise technologies is described, and the relationship between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and falls is explored in persons with unilateral hypofunction.

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Exercise Prescription and Vestibular Physical Therapy for Persons with Vestibular Hypofunction

  • Susan L. Whitney

摘要

This chapter provides a review of the best evidence for vestibular rehabilitation exercise prescription. Concepts from the vestibular hypofunction clinical practice guideline are highlighted, including the importance of early referral for physiotherapy, plus the risks and potential harms of rehabilitation. Factors that affect rehabilitation outcomes are reviewed. A summary of some of the emerging exercise technologies is described, and the relationship between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and falls is explored in persons with unilateral hypofunction.