Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Disorder)
Conditions
Keywords
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Oculomotor exercises, Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR) exercises
Brief summary
The aim of this research is to assess effects of Oculomotor and VOR exercises on vertigo, dizziness and balance in patients with BPPV. Randomized controlled trial was conducted at Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore. The sample size 32 participants which were divided into two groups, 16 participants in traditional physical therapy group and 16 in oculomotor and vestibular ocular reflex exercises group. Study duration was of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was non-probability consecutive sampling technique. Only 30-70 years individuals with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) were included. Tools used in the study are vertigo handicap questionnaire, visual vertigo analogue scale, dizziness handicap inventory, berg balance scale and dynamic gait index. The data was analyzed using SPSS.
Detailed description
Randomized controlled trial was conducted at Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore. The sample size 32 participants which were divided into two groups, 16 participants in traditional physical therapy group and 16 in oculomotor and vestibular ocular reflex exercises group. Study duration was of 6 months. Sampling technique applied was non-probability consecutive sampling technique. Only 30-70 years individuals with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) were included. Tools used in the study are vertigo handicap questionnaire, visual vertigo analogue scale, dizziness handicap inventory, berg balance scale and dynamic gait index. The data was analyzed using SPSS.
Interventions
OTHERTraditional physical therapy using Epley's maneuver
Epley's maneuver was performed once a week for three weeks. The maneuver was performed by patient in sitting position, head was rotated towards involved side and then extended to 30 degrees, it was then rotated to 180 degrees followed by patient rolling onto opposite side. Each position was maintained for 1-2 minutes.
OTHEROculomotor and Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR) exercises
oculomotor and VOR exercises after Epley's maneuver. The exercises were performed for approximately 5 minutes daily or 1 to 2 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day, in sitting position. The exercises were continued for three weeks. The maneuver was performed by patient in sitting position, head was rotated towards involved side and then extended to 30 degrees, it was then rotated to 180 degrees followed by patient rolling onto opposite side. Each position was maintained for 1-2 minutes. Saccadic exercises were performed by moving eyes between two stationary targets. Smooth pursuit exercises were performed by tracking a moving target while keeping head still and VOR exercises were performed by moving head left to right while maintaining eyes on stationary target
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients who have vertigo with posterior canal involvement during Dix-Hallpike test with or without accompanying nystagmus (objective or subjective BPPV). * Ability to walk at least 3 meters by itself with or without assistive device * Normal vision with or without correction by spectacles or contact lenses
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with other neurologic conditions, orthopedic problems, and uncontrolled metabolic diseases to eliminate confounding factors affecting balance performance * Unable to understand and answer a simple verbal command. * Previously underwent oculomotor and vestibular ocular exercises. * Other vestibular disorders like Meniere disease * Long-term use of benzodiazepines (more than 20 years). * Patients who are already performing structured physical activities such as muscle strengthening exercises, Pilates, yoga or high intensity aerobic exercises
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness Handicap Inventory | First reading at 0 day | Self-perceived handicapping effects imposed by dizziness. |
| Vertigo Handicap Questionnaire | First reading at 0 day | It assess effect of vertigo on disability, handicap and benefits following therapeutic intervention both physically and psychologically. |
| Visual Vertigo Analogue Scale | First reading at 0 day | Intensity of visual vertigo in nine challenging situations of visual motions that typically provoke dizziness |
| Berg Balance Scale | First reading at 0 day | Objectively determine a patient's ability (or inability) to safely balance during a series of predetermined tasks |
| Dynamic Gait Index | first reading after 0 day | The clinical tool to assess gait, balance and fall risk. It evaluates not only usual steady-state walking, but also walking during more challenging tasks. |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed