Efficacy of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Patients With Neurologic Disorders: A Systematic Review
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Tramontano, M., Russo, V., et al. (2021).
Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 102(7), 1379-1389.
This systematic review investigates the effect of vestibular rehabilitation as a primary treatment or as an adjunct to standard physical therapy treatment for patients with neurologic disorders.
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Randomized controlled trials
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Mixed results were noted across studies, with vestibular rehabilitation (VR) being generally associated with improved outcomes in balance, gait functioning, or quality of life in people with neurological disorder. However, due to an overall paucity of high-quality research and heterogeneity between included studies, no recommendations for or against the use of VR in this population could be made. Further research is indicated.
