[MND] Vestibular Disorders 2

Question 1

Central Vestibular Disorders are caused by

Answer 1

Disturbance of the central vestibular pathway

Question 2

Examples of central vestibular disorders

Answer 2

brain stem, cerebellar tumours, brain injury/concussion, MS, migraine, brain stem or cerebellar stroke

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of central vestibular disorders?

Answer 3

Ataxia, visual disturbances (double vision/blurred vision), dysarthria, headaches, head tilt, neurological signs

Question 4

Motion Sensitivity Quotient?

Answer 4

Clinical test designed to measure motion-provoked dizziness during a series of 16 quick changes to head or body position

Question 5

Nystagmus in BPPV

Answer 5

< 1 minute it will be in the Canal.

> 1 minute it will be in Cupula.

Question 6

Ok, Epley Manuevre is NEGATIVE, what is another assessment you can do?

Answer 6

Slow VOR test and fast VOR test (peripheral occulometer tests )

Question 7

What are some central vestibular tests you can do?

Answer 7

Occulometre tests, smooth pursuits, saccades, VOR cancellation

Question 8

12 year old moderate TBI -> vertigo and nausea, problems with balance -> outcome measures?

Answer 8

dynamic gait index, paediatrics berg scale

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