Open AccessFalls and Dizziness in the Elderly
Author(s) -
Leif Erik Walther,
Marek Rogowski,
Helmut Schaaf,
K. Hörmann,
Jan Löhler
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
otolaryngologia polska
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.263
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2300-8423
pISSN - 0030-6657
DOI - 10.1016/s0030-6657(10)70586-2
Subject(s) - medicine , anamnesis , vertigo , complaint , rehabilitation , elderly people , vestibular disorders , vestibular rehabilitation , vestibular system , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , audiology , gerontology , surgery , political science , law
The complaint of dizziness is one of the most common reasons that older adults feel constrained to visit the doctor's office. Because of a growing number of older people in the industrial society the problem grows. Therapeutic process of elderly people with vertigo and dizziness needs more than vestibular diagnostics. In addition to sufficient anamnesis, presence of visual deficits, extrasensory changes and even psychological circumstances are necessary. Frequently the indication and the encouragement of vestibular rehabilitation have significant value. The initiation of fall prevention may also be essential.