Vestibular Rehabilitation for Unilateral Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction
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Vestibular rehabilitation for unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction.
BACKGROUND Unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction (UPVD) can occur as a result of disease, trauma or post-operatively. The dysfunction is characterized by complaints of dizziness, visual or gaze disturbances and balance impairment. Current management includes medication, physical manoeuvres and exercise regimes, the latter known collectively as vestibular rehabilitation (VR). OBJECTIVES...
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عنوان ژورنال: Physical Therapy
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0031-9023,1538-6724
DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20120057