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Using Unidirectional Rotations to Improve Vestibular System Asymmetry in Patients with Vestibular Dysfunction
Published on: August 30, 2019
[Vestibular disorders. Effects of sensorimotor training on postural regulation and on recovery process]
A Lauenroth1, S Knipping, R Schwesig
1Netzwerk AlternsfoRschung, Universität Heidelberg, Bergheimer Str. 20, 69115, Heidelberg, Deutschland. lauenroth@nar.uni-heidelberg.de
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|April 25, 2012
Abstract:
Complex sensorimotor training can improve the postural stability of patients with vestibular neuropathy. Particularly the efficiency of the cerebellar system was significantly improved. In addition, the results show that the affected peripheral vestibular system cannot be influenced directly, regardless of the kind of rehabilitation measure used.
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