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Efficacy of supervised vestibular rehabilitation on functional mobility in patients with chronic vestibular hypofunction

[Purpose] This study aimed to compare the effects of different intervention frequencies on walking ability and balance in patients with chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction. [Participants and Methods] Participants included in this case-control study were assigned to one of two groups: the mult...

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Autores principales: Tanaka, Ryozo, Kamo, Tomohiko, Ogihara, Hirofumi, Kato, Takumi, Azami, Masato, Tsunoda, Reiko, Fushiki, Hiroaki
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9345747/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35937631
http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.34.584
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Sumario:[Purpose] This study aimed to compare the effects of different intervention frequencies on walking ability and balance in patients with chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction. [Participants and Methods] Participants included in this case-control study were assigned to one of two groups: the multiple-intervention (once a week) and single-intervention groups. Results for the Timed Up and Go test, Dynamic Gait Index, Functional Gait Assessment, and Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale were determined at baseline and four weeks after initiating the vestibular rehabilitation program. Thereafter, intra- and inter-group differences in the rates of change of these parameters were determined. [Results] The Timed Up and Go test values, Dynamic Gait Index, and Functional Gait Assessment scores improved significantly after four weeks in the multiple-intervention group. The improvement rate in the Timed Up and Go test differed significantly between the two groups. The Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale scores did not significantly change in either group after four weeks. [Conclusion] Compared to a single intervention, multiple interventions by a physical therapist produced significantly greater benefits in a relatively shorter period of time in patients with chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction.