title: Vestibular rehabilitation therapy for the patient with dizziness and balance disorders.
abstract: Vestibular disorders and balance dysfunctions affect a significant number of patients seeking treatment from otolaryngologists. Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) has been shown to be a highly efficacious treatment modality for a majority of individuals with vestibular or central balance system disorders, or a combined etiology. Assessment methods, treatment paradigms, and recommendations for referral are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Girardi
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Konrad
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D004244:Dizziness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014724:Vestibular Function Tests