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  • Neurology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation

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  • Vestibular disorders cause dizziness, balance issues, and falls, significantly impacting daily life.
  • Physical therapy interventions are established for reducing dizziness and enhancing postural control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of physical therapy in managing vestibular symptoms.
  • Focus on peripheral and central vestibular disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on physical therapy for vestibular disorders.
  • Analysis of recent interventions (past 5 years).

Main Results:

  • Vestibular rehabilitation improves outcomes for acute and chronic vestibular disorders.
  • New interventions include virtual reality, vibrotactile feedback, and optokinetic flow.
  • Innovative methods target vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) gain modification.

Conclusions:

  • Physical therapy benefits patients with both central and peripheral vestibular disorders.
  • Advances focus on adapting the VOR and vestibulospinal systems for better recovery.