Week 5.5 Vestibular Rehab Flashcards
what 3 things do we need, what 3 systems do we need, to keep our balance
visual, vestibular and proprioception (somatosensory)
what are the parts of the vestibular system that process sensory information involved in controlling eye balance and movement
inner ear and the brain
what happens any part of the system is impaired
you get dizziness, imbalance and disability
how many adults over the age of 40 in the US have vestibular dysfunction
35%
how many people ever the age of 65 have dizziness
80%
what is the most common vestibular disorder
BPPV
what is vestibular rehab
alleviate primary and secondary problems caused by vestibular disorders. designed to reduce vertigo, dizziness, gaze instability and or imbalance and falls
what are peripheral vestibular issues
BPPV: benign proxysmal positional vertigo Vestibular neuritis labrynthitis Menderes disease acoustic neuroma superior canal dehiscence or fistula
what are central vestibular problems
brainstem or cerebellar stroke
concussion
TBI
migraine
what are some other causes of dizziness
cervicogenic OH arterial insufficiency B12 insufficiency hypoglycemia psychiatric
