RT Book, Section A1 Whitney, Susan L. A1 Herdman, Susan J. A2 Herdman, Susan J. A2 Clendaniel, Richard A. SR Print(0) ID 1135016457 T1 Physical Therapy Assessment of Vestibular Hypofunction T2 Vestibular Rehabilitation YR 2014 FD 2014 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9780803639706 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1135016457 RD 2024/03/29 AB Patients with peripheral vestibular hypofunction differ with respect to the onset and clinical course of their disability and to the final level of recovery, depending on the type and extent of vestibular deficit. Despite these differences, such patients have many of the same symptoms—dizziness, lightheadedness, vertigo, nystagmus, blurred vision, postural instability, fear of movement, gait disturbances, and occasional falling.1 In addition, these patients may experience anxiety, depression, and fear related to their disability.2–6 In fact, people with vestibular dysfunction report that they are significantly impaired by their disability.7–9 As a result of one or more of these symptoms, patients with peripheral vestibular hypofunction often cope with their disability by avoiding certain movements and decreasing their activity level.10 This habit, if not treated, will lead to the unfortunate results of physical deconditioning and an alteration of the patient's lifestyle.10,11