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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"benign paroxysmal positional vertigo"”.
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Dizziness and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo among older adults - health-related quality of life and associated factors
… for 2% of all visits in healthcare annually. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common and treatable cause of dizziness. The overall aim of this thesis was to enhance knowledge of dizziness, BPPV and associated factors among older adults. The secondary aim was to focus on BPPV …
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A South African perspective: audiologists' and otologists' orientation to, and use of evidence-based practice with reference to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
… reference to the diagnosis and management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, a common vestibular condition for which a firm evidence base supporting treatment exists. A two-part quantitative approach was adopted. Part one surveyed South African audiologists and otorhinolaryngologists …
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Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Recovery Outcomes in Adolescents with Sports Related Concussions
… rehabilitation. Measures for clinical profiles, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and recovery time were analyzed. Results: The early intervention group (8-10 days) had a median recovery time that was 10 days less than the late intervention group (>10 days) despite similar treatment times …
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Co-diagnosis Frequency of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders and Physical Therapy
… related to peripheral vestibular dysfunction are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and vestibular hypofunction (VH). Physical therapy (PT) is an effective component of the medical management for both conditions. The occurrence rate of concurrent BPPV and VH in the same patient has not …
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Novel Mechanisms in Zebrafish Otolith Nucleation, Tethering, and Dysfunction
… monitor risk for vestibular dysfunction during Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) onset and following microgravity exposure. While previous studies have identified polyketide synthase as a mediator of biomineralization events in chordates and echinoderms, I demonstrate that it is …
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Development of the Inner Ear: a Molecular, Cellular and Evolutionary Approach to Understanding the Development of the Inner Ear with an Emphasis on the Roles of Fgf10 and Foxgl
… Meniere's disease, vestibular neuronitis, and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (Snow, 2003).
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Molecular and Functional Analysis of Otolith Formation in Zebrafish, Danio Rerio
… animals. The common vestibular defect called ""benign paroxysmal positional vertigo"" (BPPV) in humans results from degradation of otoconia, which causes severe dizziness. Therefore, BPPV increases the risk of falls and lead to injuries or death in the elderly. Unfortunately, the clinical …