A Protocol on Effect of Gaze Exercises and Balance Regimen on Quality of Life of Patients with Peripheral-Vertigo

Abstract

Background: As vertigo is been one of the most common condition affecting the individual functionally, physically and emotionally and result in some form of disability. Most of physiotherapy intervention proves to be effective in vestibular rehabilitation of patients with vestibular disorders. Gaze stabilization exercises are effective and some suggest balance training is also effective in vestibular rehabilitation. But there is minimal literature on combination of both exercise protocol. Aim: To find out the effect of Gaze stabilization Exercises and balance training on quality of life of patients with Peripheral Vertigo. Methods: 30 participants with vertigo due to peripheral pathology will be selected on the basis of inclusion, exclusion and head impulse test. The patient will be evaluating using Visual analogue scale, Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Berg Balance Scale and Dynamic Gait Index Scale. The participants will be distributed into two categories. Group-A will receive gaze stabilization exercise and Group-B will receive balance training along with gaze stabilization exercise. Participants will be evaluating post-treatment. Conclusion: This study concluded that there may be significant reduction in vertigo symptoms and improved Quality of Life in peripheral vertigo by using combine effect of Gaze Exercise with Balance Training.