title: A Return to Work Program for an Employee With Resolving Vertigo.
abstract: Vertigo is a disorder that affects equilibrium. Symptoms include a loss of balance with nausea and vomiting. Employees diagnosed with vertigo can return to work safely; however, they may need workplace restrictions and accommodation as symptoms may persist for months. This article reviews the evaluation and treatment of vertigo with back-to-work recommendations.
authors.affiliation: 1 California State University, Monterey Bay.
authors.forename: Ann Regina
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Lurati
mesh_terms: D065635:Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004584:Electronystagmography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000379:methods; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D062707:Return to Work; D012601:Scopolamine / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D012601:Scopolamine
keywords: Dix-Hallpike test; balance; vertigo