Neuro Flashcards
A peripheral vestibular condition characterized by the sensation of vertigo (room spinning) nystagmus, N/V, when head is in certain positions
BPPV
Patient’s head moved in sequence to move debris (otoconia) out of involved semi-circular canal into vestibule. Head toward affected side
3-5 times, 3 times/day
Epley
The patient’s head is rotated 45 degrees while sitting EO. Lie down on one side quicklyhold then rotate head opposite direction lay down on opposite side. 5-10 times 3/day
Brandt-Daroff
Patient’s head is rotated 45 degrees while sitting EOB
Semont for Cupulolithiasis repositioning
A pathology affecting ice side of the vestibular system causes a loss of signaling or diminished to the brain. N/V, vertigo, nystagmus, disequilibrium, postural instability
Unilateral vestibular hypofunction
The goal of this exercise is to reduce the patient’s symptoms through neural adaptation. Repeatedly provoking the undesired response. Move into and out of mild dizziness
Habituation
Gaze stability training (VOR)
VOR x1: move head horizontal/vertical maintain focus on obj
VOR x2: move head and target in opposite direction maintain gaze on target
Pathology affecting both sides of the vestibular system. Disequilibrium, gait ataxia.
VERTIGO AND NYSTAGMUS ARE NOT EXPECTED!
Bilateral vestibular hypofunction
Treatment for Bilateral hypofunction
NO HABITUATION
VOR x1,x2
Postural stability training: vision and somatosensory to compensate for vestibular system, standing on foam EO/EC, tandem NBOS