Vertigo
Conditions
Brief summary
Cervical reflex vertigo is a non-common cause of vertigo, caused by decreased afferent input from the upper three cervical segments to vestibular nuclei.
Interventions
rotatory upper cervical manipulation to both sides. The treatment program was conducted for twelve sessions (three sessions per week). Assessment procedures were performed before and after treatment through visual analogue scale (VAS)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* cervical pain * vertigo
Exclusion criteria
* severe osteoporosis * blood circulation problem
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| pain intensity seems to be improved | 3 monthes | Assessment procedures were performed before and after treatment through visual analogue scale (VAS) |
| vertigo seems to be significantly improved | 3 monthes | Dix-Hallpike test was used to asses the vertigo degree and improvement within and after the treatment programme |
Countries
Egypt