老年头晕患者的前庭康复治疗

Vestibular rehabilitation of older adults with dizziness.

作者信息

Alrwaily Muhammad, Whitney Susan L

机构信息

Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, 6035 Forbes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA.

出版信息

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2011 Apr;44(2):473-96, x. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2011.01.015.

DOI:10.1016/j.otc.2011.01.015

PMID:21474018

Abstract

The role of rehabilitation for treatment of older adults with dizziness and balance disorders is reviewed. Theories related to functional recovery from peripheral and central vestibular disorders are presented. Suggestions on which older adults might benefit from vestibular rehabilitation therapy are presented. Promising innovative rehabilitation strategies and technologies that might enhance recovery of the older adult with balance dysfunction are discussed.

摘要

本文综述了康复治疗在老年头晕和平衡障碍患者治疗中的作用。介绍了与外周和中枢前庭障碍功能恢复相关的理论。提出了哪些老年人可能从前庭康复治疗中获益的建议。讨论了可能增强平衡功能障碍老年患者康复效果的有前景的创新康复策略和技术。