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dc.contributor.authorMurray, K.
dc.contributor.authorHill, Keith
dc.contributor.authorPhillips, B.
dc.contributor.authorWaterston, J.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T12:13:26Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T12:13:26Z
dc.date.created2016-09-12T08:36:27Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.identifier.citationMurray, 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.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/19349
dc.identifier.doi10.1097/NPT.0b013e3181dde5dd
dc.description.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.

dc.titleDoes otolith organ dysfunction influence outcomes after a customized program of vestibular rehabilitation?
dc.typeConference Paper
dcterms.source.volume34
dcterms.source.startPage70
dcterms.source.endPage75
dcterms.source.issn1557-0576
dcterms.source.titleJournal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
dcterms.source.seriesJournal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
curtin.departmentSchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
curtin.accessStatusOpen access via publisher


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