Rote of adaptation exercises in clinical practice

Adaptation, habitution and compensation are the mechanisms involved in rehabilitation of vertigo patients. In Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), patients are advised to perform a series of maneuvers involving head, eye and body movements which stimulate the in-built adaptive mechanisms. Cawtho...

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Published in:Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1999-04, Vol.51 (2), p.27-36
Main Author: Kirtane, M V
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Adaptation, habitution and compensation are the mechanisms involved in rehabilitation of vertigo patients. In Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), patients are advised to perform a series of maneuvers involving head, eye and body movements which stimulate the in-built adaptive mechanisms. Cawthorne and Cooksey were the first to describe adaptation exercises, which are further modified. Norre has designed VRT test battery of specific exercises. Drug treatment used along with VRT should not interfere with the compensation mechanism. Anti-vertigo drug Betahistine has been shown to hasten the compensation and hence is suitable for use with VRT.
ISSN:2231-3796
0019-5421
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/BF02997986