Vestibular Rehabilitation Bootcamp (516)

Did you know vestibular dysfunction is seen in many neurological and musculoskeletal disorders? In fact, many recent studies have shown vestibular deficits to be present in numerous neurodegenerative diseases, acting as a significant contributor to their onset and progression.  Musculoskeletal disorders such as neck and back pain, scoliosis, and some forms of headaches also show a high coexisting incidence of vestibular deficits. Despite the growing body of literature on this topic, vestibular deficits are not often considered in evaluating and managing patients with conditions not normally attributed to vestibular dysfunction.  The lack of awareness and understanding creates a significant missed opportunity for clinicians to improve patient outcomes.