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    Does otolith organ dysfunction influence outcomes after a customized program of vestibular rehabilitation?

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    Authors
    Murray, K.
    Hill, Keith
    Phillips, B.
    Waterston, J.
    Date
    2010
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Murray, K. and Hill, K. and Phillips, B. and Waterston, J. 2010. Does otolith organ dysfunction influence outcomes after a customized program of vestibular rehabilitation?, pp. 70-75.
    Source Title
    Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
    DOI
    10.1097/NPT.0b013e3181dde5dd
    ISSN
    1557-0576
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19349
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    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. Copyright © 2010 Neurology Section, APTA.

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