| Contents |
Background -- Practical anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system -- Practical anatomy and physiology of the ocular motor system -- Eye movement recording techniques -- Assessment -- Vertigo case history -- Bedside assessment of the vestibular system -- Assessing dizziness-related quality of life -- Background and technique of ocular motility testing -- Interpretation and usefulness of ocular motility testing -- Background, technique, interpretation, and usefulness of positional/positioning testing -- Background and technique of caloric testing -- Interpretation and usefulness of caloric testing -- Background and introduction to whole body rotational testing -- Technique, interpretation and usefulness of whole body rotational testing -- Active head rotation testing -- Background and technique of computerized dynamic posturography -- Interperetation and usefulness of computerized dynamic posturography -- Vestibular sensory evoked potentials -- Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials -- Tests of otolith function and of vestibular perception -- Treatment -- Nonmedical management of positional vertigo -- Medical treatment of vertigo that is otologic in origin -- Surgical management of vertigo that is otologic in origin -- Neurologic origins of dizziness and vertigo -- Vestibular rehabilitation -- Assessment of falls risk in the elderly -- Sample cases -- Within and between measure relationships between balance function tests: illustrative cases. |
| Abstract |
The authors comprehensively cover the assessment and treatment of balance system impairments. Designed to be used in graduate programs in audiology, and by practicing audiologists, it is also appropriate for those in the fields of physical therapy, otolarygology, and neurology. |
| Local note | Laupus-Software shelved with book. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Balance function assessment and management. San Diego, CA : Plural Pub., c2008 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Balance function assessment and management. San Diego, CA : Plural Pub., c2008 |
| LCCN | 2007047759 |
| ISBN | 9781597561006 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1597561002 (alk. paper) |
