title: An overview of vestibular rehabilitation.
abstract: Data related to the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation and its evolution as an intervention are provided. Concepts and various treatment strategies are described, with explanations of why people with uncompensated peripheral and central vestibular disorders might improve with rehabilitation. Various tests and measures are described that are commonly used to examine patients and determine their level of ability to participate in their environment. Factors that affect recovery, both positively and negatively, are described in order to better prognosticate recovery. A case utilizing many of the principles discussed is included to provide insight into how to utilize vestibular rehabilitation with a person with an uncompensated peripheral vestibular loss.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Electronic address: whitney@pitt.edu.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Whitney
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Alghwiri
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alghadir
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012027:Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular / Q000502:physiology; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*
keywords: International Classification of Functioning (ICF); dizziness; physical therapy; vertigo; vestibular rehabilitation; vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR)