Review Article
Year: 2020 | Month: May | Volume: 10 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 157-162
A Study to Find out Effects of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Geriatric Population: A Systematic Review
Dafda Renuka H
B.N Patel Physiotherapy College, Bhalej Road, Ganesh Colony- 388001, Anand,
Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy Department, Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat-388001, India
ABSTRACT
Aging is accompanied by gradual physiological changes in body systems. Vestibular dysfunction is associated with this physiological process of aging. Vestibular disorders have a prevalence ranging from 29 to 45 % in elders. Physiotherapy methods have been employed to improve the quality of life of people who suffer from vestibular disorders; for example, vestibular rehabilitation (VR). So, this study aims to compile a systematic review of the effects of vestibular rehabilitation on the elderly which can aid the physiotherapist in selecting appropriate treatment.
Method: A search for relevant publications was conducted in Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane and other databases.
Results: Twelve studies were selected for inclusion in this systematic review.
Conclusion: Clinical trials indicate that vestibular rehabilitation is an effective means of treating elderly patients with vestibular complaints; however good quality study is lacking in finding effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in elder population.
Key words: Vestibular system, Rehabilitation, Elders.