Affiliations: [a] Department of Physical Therapy and Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA | [b] Rehabilitation Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | [x] Department of Otolaryngology, Spatial Orientation Center, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA | [y] Departments of Otolaryngology, Neurobiology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh 107 Eye and Ear Institute 203 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Corresponding author: Susan L. Whitney, Departments of Physical Therapy and Otolaryngology, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15262, USA. Tel.: +1 412 383 6642; Fax: +1 412 648 5970; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: The use of vestibular rehabilitation for persons with balance and vestibular disorders is used to improve function and decrease dizziness symptoms. Principles of a vestibular rehabilitation program are described including common exercises and outcome measures used to report change. A review of negative and positive predictive factors related to recovery is also provided.
