Handbook of Vestibular Rehabilitation

ISBN-13: 9781861560216 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 176 str.

Linda Luxon; Rosalyn Davies

Opis

Aimed at professionals wishing to set up a vestibular rehabilitation programme, this text examines the management of patients with chronic balance problems. The introductory chapters explain how we balance, the pathological mechanism that may affect balance, common balance disorders and the diagnostic tests used for identifying these conditions. Later chapters look at physiological mechanisms that enable recovery from peripheral vestibular disorders, the various modes of treatment of vertiginous syndromes, the principles underlying physical exercise regimes, and the practical application of rehabilitation techniques. Psychological sequelae are frequently found in patients with vestibular disorders, and the diagnosis and management of these conditions are also discussed.

Spis treści

Contributors.

Foreword.

Preface.

Chapter 1. The Anatomy and Physiology of Vertigo and Balance (Peter Savundra).

Chapter 2. Vestibular Compensation (Linda M. Luxon).

Chapter 3. Disorder of Balance (Rosalyn A. Davies).

Chapter 4. Diagnostic Tests (Steve Watson).

Chapter 5. Modes of Treatment (Linda M. Luxon).

Chapter 6. Psychological Aspects (T. Laczko–Schroeder).

Chapter 7. Behavioural Psychotherapy (Alan Davidson).

Chapter 8. Hyperventilation (Rosalyn A. Davies).

Chapter 9. Theoretical Basis of Physical exercise Regimes and Manoeuvres (Linda M. Luxon).

Chapter 10. Physical Exercise Regimes – Practical Aspects (Gail Ford).

Chapter 11. Relaxation (Rachel Rutley).

Chapter 12. Outcome Measures (Peter Savundra).

Chapter 13. Setting up a Service (Rosalyn A. Davies).

References.

Index.

Blurb

This book draws together the work of specialists at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery involved with management of patients with chronic balance problems.