Abstract
A pilot study was undertaken to determine if vestibular stimulation could be a valuable therapeutic measure in rehabilitating the patient who has had a cerebral vascular accident. Twenty patients with cerebral vascular accidents were tested. Changes in functional ambulation abilities of 10 patients receiving a passive vestibular exercise were compared with those of 10 patients not receiving this exercise. The vestibular stimulation was provided through a rotary stimulus that emphasized angular acceleration and deceleration. Patients who received the vestibular stimulation demonstrated greater improvement in functional ambulation than did patients who did not receive the stimulation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 423-426 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical therapy |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1979 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation