The relationship between motor proficiency, bilateral vestibular hypofunction and dynamic visual acuity in children with congenital or early acquired sensorineural hearing loss

The functional integrity of the vestibular system in children is not often tested. Due to the close relationship between the cochlea and the peripheral vestibular system, the function of the vestibular system may be impaired in children with sensorineural hearing loss.The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of impairments of motor performance, vestibular function and dynamic visual acuity, and the nature and extent of interaction between these in children between the ages of four and fourteen years with congenital and early acquired sensorineural hearing loss. Motor performance was evaluated by means of the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2, dynamic visual acuity was determined by means of the Dynamic Visual Acuity Test, and vestibular function with the Southern California Postrotary Nystagmus Test.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Division of Physiotherapy

Year dc:date.issued

2010

Author dc:creator

• Geldenhuys, Wilhelmien

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Jelsma, Jennifer
• Rogers, Christine

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10505

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10505