Exercise Prescription Patterns in Patients Treated with Vestibular Rehabilitation After Concussion

Physiotherapy Research International - Tập 18 Số 2 - Trang 100-108 - 2013
Bara Alsalaheen1, Susan L. Whitney2,1,3, Anne Mucha3, Laura Morris3, Joseph M. Furman2, Patrick J. Sparto2,1,3
1University Of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2University of Pittsburgh Department of Otolaryngology, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
3University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Centers for Rehab Services, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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AbstractBackground and PurposeIndividuals with concussion often complain of persistent dizziness and imbalance, and these problems have been treated with vestibular rehabilitation exercises. The purpose of this study is to describe the vestibular rehabilitation exercise prescriptions provided to individuals after concussion.MethodsA retrospective chart review of vestibular rehabilitation home exercise programmes prescribed by physical therapists for 104 participants who were diagnosed with concussion was conducted. Each of the exercises was classified by exercise type, duration and frequency. Frequency counts of the most common exercise types were recorded. Exercise progression patterns were examined by determining how exercise types were modified from visit to visit.ResultsEye–head coordination exercises were the most commonly prescribed exercise type (in 95% of participants), followed by standing static balance exercises (in 88% of participants), and ambulation exercises (in 76% of participants).ConclusionsUnderstanding the prescription patterns of expert clinicians may elucidate the vestibular‐related impairments of individuals after concussion and may provide a resource for therapists who may be starting vestibular rehabilitation programmes for management of individuals with concussion. To improve quality of care, future research should be directed to relate outcomes to the exercise prescription patterns. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Physiotherapy Research International

Tập 18 Số 2

100-108

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