Neurophysiology of vestibular rehabilitation.
The vestibular system is a sophisticated human control system. Accurate processing of sensory input about rapid head and postural motion is critical. Not surprisingly, the body uses multiple, partially redundant sensory inputs and motor outputs, combined with a very competent central repair capability. The system as a whole can adapt to substantial peripheral vestibular dysfunction. The Achilles' heel of the vestibular system is a relative inability to repair central vestibular dysfunction.
Otolaryngology and Physical Therapy Department, Northwestern University, 645 N. Michigan, Suite 410, Chicago, IL, USA. t-hain@northwestern.edu
Timothy C
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D019416:Head Movements / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009482:Neurophysiology; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014722:Vestibule, Labyrinth / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*