Multi-disciplinary management of athletes with post-concussion syndrome: an evolving pathophysiological approach

MJ Ellis, J Leddy, B Willer - Frontiers in neurology, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Historically, patients with sports-related concussion (SRC) have been managed in a uniform
fashion consisting mostly of prescribed physical and cognitive rest with the expectation that …

Impact of diabetic complications on balance and falls: contribution of the vestibular system

LJ D'Silva, J Lin, H Staecker, SL Whitney… - Physical …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Diabetes causes many complications, including retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy,
which are well understood as contributing to gait instability and falls. A less understood …

[HTML][HTML] Vestibular rehabilitation for peripheral vestibular hypofunction: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline: from the American Physical Therapy Association …

CD Hall, SJ Herdman, SL Whitney… - Journal of Neurologic …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: Uncompensated vestibular hypofunction results in postural instability, visual
blurring with head movement, and subjective complaints of dizziness and/or imbalance. We …

An overview of vestibular rehabilitation

SL Whitney, AA Alghwiri, A Alghadir - Handbook of clinical neurology, 2016 - Elsevier
Data related to the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation and its evolution as an intervention are
provided. Concepts and various treatment strategies are described, with explanations of why …

Features of residual dizziness after canalith repositioning procedures for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

S Martellucci, G Pagliuca… - … --Head and Neck …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Objectives To assess factors related to residual dizziness (RD) in patients who underwent
successful canalith repositioning procedures (CRPs) for benign paroxysmal positional …

Using the physical examination to diagnose patients with acute dizziness and vertigo

JA Edlow, D Newman-Toker - The Journal of emergency medicine, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Emergency department (ED) patients who present with acute dizziness or
vertigo can be challenging to diagnose. Roughly half have general medical disorders that …

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and its variants

D Nuti, M Masini, M Mandala - Handbook of clinical neurology, 2016 - Elsevier
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common labyrinthine disorder caused by a
mechanic stimulation of the vestibular receptors within the semicircular canals. It is …

A geriatric perspective on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

K Parham, GA Kuchel - Journal of the American Geriatrics …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo in older
adults. Beyond the unpleasant sensation of vertigo, BPPV also negatively affects older …

Increased risk of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in patients with anxiety disorders: a nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study

ZJ Chen, CH Chang, LY Hu, MS Tu, T Lu, PM Chen… - BMC psychiatry, 2016 - Springer
Background The objective of this study was to evaluate the risk of benign peripheral
persistent vertigo (BPPV) among patients with anxiety disorders by using the Taiwan …

Vertigo and hearing loss

DE Newman-Toker, CC Della Santina… - Handbook of clinical …, 2016 - Elsevier
Symptoms referable to disorders affecting the inner ear and vestibulocochlear nerve (eighth
cranial nerve) include dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss, in various combinations …