Gain of the Adaptation Mechanism in the Human Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex System

Boumans, L.J.J.M.; Rodenburg, M.; Maas, Alexander

doi:10.1159/000276007

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“…The persists for as long as the person is kept in the provoking position, although some decrement of the nystagmus intensity may occur due to central adaptation. 84 One of the characteristics of BPPV is that the duration of the nystagmus, and of the vertigo, is typically brief, lasting less than 60 seconds.…”

Section: Pathophysiological Basis Of Bppvmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in the Treatment of Vestibular Disorders

Herdman¹

1997

Physical Therapy

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This article discusses the pathophysiology, evidence of treatment efficacy, and factors that contribute to improved treatment outcome in three different vestibular disorders. In patients with unilateral and bilateral vestibular loss, recent research suggests that customized, supervised exercises facilitate recovery of postural stability. These exercises are based on knowledge of normal vestibular function as well as on our understanding of the various compensatory mechanisms that can contribute to recovery. Recognizing the limitations of these compensatory mechanisms as substitutes for lost vestibular function is important in establishing treatment goals. Treatment of patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is based on the identification of the specific canal involved and the anatomy of the labyrinth. Although patients with BPPV primarily experience brief episodes of vertigo, this disorder is also associated with postural instability, which may not resolve with remission of the positional vertigo.

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Section: Pathophysiological Basis Of Bppvmentioning

confidence: 99%