An Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation

A webinar was conducted at Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences by Dr. Ahad Hasan, PT., on 04th June 2021 titled as “An Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation”. In the webinar discussion was held on balance disorders as being one of the most common type of balance disorders caused by ear dysfunction encountered by individuals around the globe. Understanding Vestibular system is very significant in assessment and treatment of disorders. The role of the semicircular canals been found to play a key role in the symptoms caused by the Vestibular system. Therefore, it is of great importance to understand these aspects while treating Vestibular disorders. Different forms of Positional Testing were explained, with special focus on Head Impulse Test, Examination of the Vestibulo Ocular Reflex, Dix-Hallpike test for the assessment of symptoms. Epley’s maneuver, the Liberatory (Semont) maneuver, and Brandt–Daroff exercise maneuver is a good adjunct for rehabilitation purpose which was practically demonstated and discussed with in the session. Hence, knowledge and use of techniques is crucial for assessing and treating Vestibular disorders.