Effects of the Individualized Vestibular Rehabilitation on Patients with Dizziness/vertigo in Japan

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  • KAMO Tomohiko
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Japan University of Health Sciences Otolaryngology, Mejiro University Ear Institute Clinic
  • OGIHARA Hirofumi
    Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Japan University of Health Sciences Otolaryngology, Mejiro University Ear Institute Clinic
  • TANAKA Ryozo
    Otolaryngology, Mejiro University Ear Institute Clinic Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Mejiro University
  • ENDO Mayumi
    Otolaryngology, Mejiro University Ear Institute Clinic
  • TSUNODA Reiko
    Otolaryngology, Mejiro University Ear Institute Clinic
  • FUSHIKI Hiroaki
    Otolaryngology, Mejiro University Ear Institute Clinic

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  • 慢性めまいに対する理学療法士による個別リハビリテーションの効果

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<p>Objective: Few studies have reported on the effects of vestibular rehabilitation on patients with dizziness/vertigo in Japan. This study aimed to investigate the effects of individualized vestibular rehabilitation on patients with dizziness/vertigo and gait and balance impairment.</p><p>Methods: This retrospective study included 20 patients with dizziness/vertigo and gait and balance impairment. The patients were divided into two groups, with 10 patients in each group. Patients in one group received individualized physical therapy (IPR group), whereas those in the other group did not receive the therapy (non-IPR group). The intensity of dizziness, balance, and gait impairment was evaluated by the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), and Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) scores obtained at baseline and at 4 weeks after the initiation of IRP.</p><p>Results: The average age of the patients was 62.8 ± 11.9 years. Compared to patients from the non-IPR group, those from the IPR group showed significantly greater improvement in dizziness, balance, and gait, according to the DHI_T, DHI_E, DGI, and FGA scores obtained at baseline and at 4 weeks after the initiation of IRP.</p><p>Conclusion: This study showed that IPR may be effective for patients with dizziness/vertigo in Japan.</p>

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