Updated Views on Vestibular Physical Therapy for Patients with Vestibular Disorders

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Vestibular Physical Therapy (VPT) plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of patients with vestibular disorders by promoting vestibular compensation through adaptation, habituation, and substitution mechanisms. While traditional VPT approaches have demonstrated effectiveness in restoring balance and gaze stability, some patients with chronic vestibular dysfunction continue to experience persistent deficits. <b>Methods:</b> review of recent advancements in neuroplasticity research suggest the need for updated rehabilitation strategies that integrate sensorimotor substitution, saccadic training, optokinetic stimulation, and cognitive-motor dual-task training to optimize vestibular compensation. <b>Results:</b> This perspective article explores innovative VPT approaches aimed at improving dynamic gaze and postural stability in a more challenging way. We emphasize the importance of personalized rehabilitation strategies that leverage multisensory integration to enhance neuroplastic recovery. <b>Conclusions:</b> By refining VPT interventions, we can maximize functional outcomes and improve the quality of life for individuals with vestibular disorders.

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Healthcare
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2025-02-24
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https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13050492
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Vestibular and auditory disorders
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Updated Views on Vestibular Physical Therapy for Patients with Vestibular Disorders

M. Lacour, Marco Tramontano, Leonardo Manzari, Souad Haijoub
9 citations
Healthcare
Vestibular and auditory disorders
7.58
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Updated Views on Vestibular Physical Therapy for Patients with Vestibular Disorders

M. Lacour, Marco Tramontano, Leonardo Manzari, Souad Haijoub
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9 citations

Abstract

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Vestibular Physical Therapy (VPT) plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of patients with vestibular disorders by promoting vestibular compensation through adaptation, habituation, and substitution mechanisms. While traditional VPT approaches have demonstrated effectiveness in restoring balance and gaze stability, some patients with chronic vestibular dysfunction continue to experience persistent deficits. <b>Methods:</b> review of recent advancements in neuroplasticity research suggest the need for updated rehabilitation strategies that integrate sensorimotor substitution, saccadic training, optokinetic stimulation, and cognitive-motor dual-task training to optimize vestibular compensation. <b>Results:</b> This perspective article explores innovative VPT approaches aimed at improving dynamic gaze and postural stability in a more challenging way. We emphasize the importance of personalized rehabilitation strategies that leverage multisensory integration to enhance neuroplastic recovery. <b>Conclusions:</b> By refining VPT interventions, we can maximize functional outcomes and improve the quality of life for individuals with vestibular disorders.

HealthcareVol. 13(5)
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR), Aix-Marseille Université (FR), Azienda USL di Bologna (IT), University of Bologna (IT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Vestibular and auditory disorders
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