Effectiveness of Brandt Daroff and Gaze Stabilization Exercise in Vertigo Treatment

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the vestibular rehabilitation home program consisting of Brandt Daroff and gaze stabilization exercises for individuals suffering from vertigo. Thirteen individuals, aged 25–45 years, who had vertigo, no hearing loss, and no neurological disease was included in the study. The negative effect of vertigo on the participants' activities of daily living was evaluated with the Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC). Brandt-Daroff Exercises and gaze stabilization exercises were given as a home program as a vestibular rehabilitation program. Patients were re-evaluated 3 weeks later and 3 months later with ABC Scale. The results were compared.

本研究旨在评估由Brandt-Daroff和注视稳定练习组成的前庭康复家庭项目对于患有眩晕症者的有效性。研究纳入了13名年龄在25至45岁之间、患有眩晕症但无听力损失及神经系统疾病的个体。采用活动特异性平衡信心量表（Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale，简称ABC）评估了眩晕对参与者日常生活活动的不良影响。Brandt-Daroff练习和注视稳定练习作为前庭康复项目被作为家庭康复方案实施。患者在3周后及3个月后通过ABC量表进行再次评估，并将结果进行比较。