TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Interventions for Vestibular Rehabilitation A1 - Moriarty-Baron, Joann A2 - O’Sullivan, Susan B. A2 - Schmitz, Thomas J. PY - 2016 T2 - Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation, 2e AB - The vestibular system is a complex, highly integrated component of the nervous system that usually goes unnoticed until it is disturbed. Consider the person who goes on a ride at an amusement park feeling well but exits experiencing dizziness, unsteadiness, nausea, and difficulty with vision, concentration, and walking. In this instance, we intuitively identify that the person is experiencing "motion sickness" due to excessive stimulation from the ride. However, these are the symptoms that people with vestibular disorders experience. The vestibular system makes up one the seven special senses and is responsible for the awareness of body position in space, maintaining postural control against gravity, and coordinating head and eye movements. Because of the integral role that the vestibular system plays in postural control, the physical therapist must be able to recognize vestibular system involvement to remediate balance impairments. This chapter presents an overview of the vestibular system and introduces entry-level interventions that address limitations and restrictions based on the clinical presentation of the patient. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1186960220 ER -