This book describes in detail rehabilitation protocols specific for those disorders that most frequently induce vertigo and dizziness. In particular, it highlights exercise protocols that will enable the best result to be obtained within the shortest time and with the most enduring therapeutic effect. Drawing on their personal experience, the authors describe physical exercises that will prove effective in delivering vestibular rehabilitation all over the world, regardless of the rehabilitation tools available. The presented protocols cover vertigo in a wide range of conditions. Helpful information is also provided on the clinical approach to vertigo and dizziness, vestibular rehabilitation from Cawthorne-Cooksey onward and the role of life-style counseling. By documenting effective functional and therapeutic approaches, Vertigo Rehabilitation Protocols will be an invaluable resource for neurologists, ENT physicians, orthopedists and rehabilitation specialists.

Provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the functional model of balance control

Includes innovative chapters on vestibular rehabilitation in phobic postural vertigo, autonomic vertigo and whiplash-associated balance disorders

Highlights the role of lifestyle counseling in the treatment of vertigo and dizziness and the maintenance of positive results of vestibular rehabilitation

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PART I Human Balance and Rehab From Bipedalism to the Vestibulo-Vertebral Unit.- Functional Organization of Human Balance Control as Basis for Rehabilitation Planning - The MCS Model.- The Treatment Diagnosis.- Vestibular Rehab from Cawthorne-Cooksey to Vertigo School.- PART II Training and Home Training Vestibular Rehab Protocols.- Sudden Unilateral Vestibular Loss; Uncompensated Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction.- Vestibular Ataxia (Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunctionopathy).- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.- Cervicogenic Vertigo and Dizziness.- Ménière Disease.- Dizziness and Unsteadiness in the Elderly.- Whiplash Associated Balance Disorders.- Phobic Postural Vertigo.- Autonomic Vertigo.- The Quantification of Rehab Outcome.