A sudden unilateral loss or impairment of vestibular function causes vertigo, dizziness and impaired postural function. In most occasions, everyday activities supported or not by vestibular rehabilitation programs will promote compensation and the symptoms subside. As the compensatory process requires sensory input, matching performed motor activity, both motor learning of exercises and matchin...

1 Sponsorships or competing interests that may be relevant to content are disclosed at the end of this article. R ecently, clinical vestibular tests have been developed for assessing otolith function. Little is known about treatment for otolith dysfunction, and this case report offers a perspective on using otolith stimulation to treat vestibular loss. A 62-year-old man underwent a left vestibu...

OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to assess the usefulness of bedside examination for screening of vestibular and balance system for occupational medicine purposes. Study group comprised 165 patients referred to Audiology and Phoniatric Clinic due to vestibular and/or balance problems. Caloric canal paresis of 19% was the cut off value to divide patients into 43 caloric-positive vestibular su...

Introduction: Evaluation of persistent vertigo in post infarct patients is very important as the management depends on whether the cause is purely of central origin or due to associated vestibular affliction.   Case Report: A patient with left sided dorsolateral medullary syndrome and persistent vestibular symptoms was evaluated. Vestibular test battery showed abnormal smooth pursuit, bilateral...

OBJECTIVES Although cochlear implants offer an effective hearing restoration option in children with severe to profound hearing loss, concern continues to exist regarding the possible effects of cochlear implantation on the vestibular system and balance. METHODS In a prospective cohort study, 27 children with bilateral profound hearing loss (all candidates for cochlear implantation) were eval...

Introduction: The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) is a 25-item self-assessment questionnaire used to evaluate perceived disability from dizziness. predictive validity of Timed Up and Go (TUG), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), modified Clinical Test Sensory Integration Balance (mCTSIB) on as shown by DHI has not been established specific older adults with peripheral vestibular hypofunction. purpose ...

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE To review relevant literature regarding the effect of concussion on vestibular function, impairments, assessments and management strategies. REASONING: Dizziness and balance impairments are common following sport-related concussion. Recommendations regarding the management of sport-related concussion suggest including tests of balance within the multifactorial assessment parad...

UNLABELLED Glucose metabolism has a significant impact on inner ear physiology, and small changes may result in hearing and balance disorders. AIM To investigate vestibulocochlear symptoms in patients with type I diabetes mellitus. STUDY DESIGN a cross-sectional study of a contemporary group. MATERIAL AND METHOD 30 patients referred from Clinical Hospital-UFPR to the Laboratory of Otoneur...