Vestibular Rehabilitaion in Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction

ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS AND EFFECT OF VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION ON BILATERAL VESTIBULAR HYPOFUNCTION

The purpose of this study is to determine the etiological factors that constitute bilateral vestibular hypofunction and to investigate the effect of vestibular rehabilitation in these patients.

The Caloric test and Video Head Impulse test were applied to evaluate the vestibular hypofunction picture of the patients who applied to Clinic with complaints of vertigo, dizziness and imbalance. Among these patients with BVH, those with vestibular symptoms, imbalance complaints and limited daily living activities were included in rehabilitation. In order to investigate the effectiveness of rehabilitation, oculomotor functions were evaluated using Simulation Of Vestibulo-ocular Reflex Exercises (SVORE) System, balance assessment was done with timed balance tests and quality of life assessment was performed with Dizziness Handicap Inventory.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients between 18-70 years of age with bilateral vestibular hypofunction and peripheral vestibulopathy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction, cerebellar lesion, and cognitive problems were excluded from the study.