Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy for the Patient with Dizziness and Balance Disorders: Exercise Protocols [Paperback]

Marian Girardi (Author), Randolph A. McKenzie (Author), Meiho Nakayama (Author)

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Paperback: 125 pages
Publisher: Vestibular Technologies Publications (Jan 1 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0976759381
ISBN-13: 978-0976759386
Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 21.4 x 1.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 522 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #420,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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HEALTH / THERAPY / VESTIBULAR / PATIENT HANDOUTS.

Balance disorders and dizziness are among the most common reasons for falls to occur in our aging population. It is estimated that almost 85% of these falls involve the vestibular system. However, with correct assessment and proper treatment (Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy), first falls and repeat falls can be prevented for balance-disordered people.

Dr. Marian Girardi has studied and compiled important data to assess and treat vestibular disfunctions. She has documented and grouped this valuable information into an easy-to-understand format to include:

 Anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system.
 Identifying the patient with vestibular problems.
 Assessment tools for vestibular diagnosis.
 Risk and safety factors for falls.
 Treatment using VRT (Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy).
 VRT exercises for vision, head and eye movements to improve and maintain long-term balance and gait.
 22 reproducible patient handouts for easy duplication.

A valuable resource book for healthcare students, therapists, and professionals.

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Amazon.com: 3.3 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Seems meager for the price, Dec 7 2008

By Ira Pollack - Published on Amazon.com

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This review is from: Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy for the Patient with Dizziness and Balance Disorders: Exercise Protocols (Paperback)

I'm a neurologist, and have been performing VNG testing. I refer patients to a nearby therapist, and we are working to put together a dizziness diagnosis and treatment program. I bought this book (English version) to expand my knowledge of vestibular rehabilitation. This is basically a workbook, and there is relatively little information on when and why you should use specific exercises. Disappointing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, May 19 2009

By D. Simper "Drdougman" - Published on Amazon.com

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This book is very easy to read and understand, no matter what your interest in vestibular therapy is.

2.0 out of 5 stars Clear and simple (too simple?), Jun 17 2011

By Ben - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy for the Patient with Dizziness and Balance Disorders: Exercise Protocols (Paperback)

This book would be useful for PTs who are seeking specific exercises patients with vestibular disorders can perform to rehabilitate their balance and gaze control. It has discrete and clear exercises on each page which could be copied for the patient to take home and follow step-by-step. The book is very easy to follow and it is practical, but lacks background information concerning the various exercises, e.g., concerning efficacy of each exercise, the science behind the exercises, and exactly how the exercises work to achieve rehabilitation. This short text is best as a workbook once the practitioner has already become family with a more comprehensive text.

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