Effects of Dancing Career on the Balance Function of Vestibular System in Elementary Schools

This investigation was conducted to determine whether there was congruence between "physiology-based" definitions of compensated and uncompensated unilateral peripheral vestibular system impairment and "functional" measures of self-perceived dizziness disability/handicap. A retrospective analysis was performed on data obtained from 122 patients evaluated in the Balance Function Laboratory at Henry Ford Hospital over a 4-year period. Both electronystagmography and rotational test data were tabulated. Additionally, results of a self-report measure of dizziness disability/handicap were tabulated. Patients were placed into four groups, with one group representing normal vestibulometric test results, one group representing compensated unilateral peripheral vestibular system impairment, and two groups representing increasing magnitudes of uncompensated unilateral peripheral vestibular system impairment. The total and subscale scores on the self-report measure served as the dependent variable. Results showed a lack of congruence between the physiologic and functional measures. We interpret these findings as evidence that factors other than semiobjective evidence of vestibular system compensation probably impact functional recovery following unilateral peripheral vestibular system impairment.

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Balance function and dysfunction and the vestibular system

Textbook of Neural Repair and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1017/cbo9780511995590.033 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 355-366

Author(s):

C.D. Hall ◽

Susan J. Herdman

Keyword(s):

Vestibular System ◽

Balance Function

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Investigation of Balance Function Using Dynamic Posturography under Electrical-Acoustic Stimulation in Cochlear Implant Recipients

International Journal of Otolaryngology ◽

10.1155/2010/978594 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2010 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

B. Schwab ◽

M. Durisin ◽

G. Kontorinis

Keyword(s):

Cochlear Implant ◽

Vestibular System ◽

Sensory Analysis ◽

Vestibular Function ◽

Acoustic Stimulation ◽

Balance Function ◽

Dynamic Posturography ◽

Balance System ◽

Test Population ◽

Static Conditions

Introduction. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of electrical-acoustic stimulation on vestibular function in CI patients by using the EquiTest and to help answer the question of whether electrically stimulating the inner ear using a cochlear implant influences the balance system in any way.Material and Methods. A test population () was selected at random from among the cochlear implant recipients. Dynamic posturography (using the EquiTest) was performed with the device switched off an switched on.Results. In summary, it can be said that an activated cochlear implant affects the function of the vestibular system and may, to an extent, even lead to a stabilization of balance function under the static conditions of dynamic posturography, but nevertheless also to a significant destabilization. Significant improvements in vestibular function were seen mainly in equilibrium scores under conditions 4 and 5, the composite equilibrium score, and the vestibular components as revealed by sensory analysis.Conclusions. Only under the static conditions are significantly poorer scores achieved when stimulation is applied. It may be that the explanation for any symptoms of dizziness lies precisely in the fact that they occur in supposedly noncritical situations, since, when the cochlear implant makes increased demands on the balance system, induced disturbances can be centrally suppressed.

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Development of the Vestibular System and of Balance Function

Dizziness and Vertigo Across the Lifespan ◽

10.1016/b978-0-323-55136-6.00003-4 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 31-45

Author(s):

Robert O’Reilly ◽

Thierry Morlet ◽

Chris Grindle ◽

Emily Zwicky ◽

Erin Field

Keyword(s):

Vestibular System ◽

Balance Function

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The neurology of balance: Function and dysfunction of the vestibular system in dogs and cats

The Veterinary Journal ◽

10.1016/j.tvjl.2009.10.029 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 185 (3) ◽

pp. 247-258 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Marc Kent ◽

Simon R. Platt ◽

Scott J. Schatzberg

Keyword(s):

Vestibular System ◽

Balance Function

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Noise-Induced Balance Loss? Rethinking Clinical Implications of Noise Exposure

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_pers-sig8-2019-0006 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 1418-1422

Author(s):

Bre Myers ◽

J. Andrew Dundas

Keyword(s):

Vestibular System ◽

Noise Exposure ◽

Balance Control ◽

Scope Of Practice ◽

Hearing Conservation ◽

Exposed Population ◽

Auditory Systems ◽

Current Article ◽

Balance Loss ◽

Cross System

Purpose The primary aim of the current article is to provide a brief review of the literature regarding the effects of noise exposure on the vestibular and balance control systems. Although the deleterious effects of noise on the auditory system are widely known and continue to be an active area of research, much less is known regarding the effects of noise on the peripheral vestibular system. Audiologists with working knowledge of how both systems interact and overlap are better prepared to provide comprehensive care to more patients as assessment of both the auditory and vestibular systems has been in the audiologists' scope of practice since 1992. Method A narrative review summarizes salient findings from the archival literature. Results Temporary and permanent effects on vestibular system function have been documented in multiple studies. Hearing conservation, vestibular impairment, and fall risk reduction may be more intimately related than previously considered. Conclusions A full appreciation of both the vestibular and auditory systems is necessary to address the growing and aging noise-exposed population. More cross-system studies are needed to further define the complex relationship between the auditory and vestibular systems to improve comprehensive patient care.

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