Vestibular rehabilitation therapy in elderly with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Abstract

The vestibular system contributes to the maintenance of the bipedal posture and balance. Peripheral vestibular alterations such as paroxysmal positional benign vertigo have high prevalence in elderly, being responsible for a large number of falls, which can cause disability and death. It has been shown that repositioning maneuvers and physical therapy aimed at restoring balance have good results in reducing symptoms, and also improve the quality of life of elderly.