The Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Vestibular Migraine: A Systematic Review - PubMed
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- #Vestibular Migraine
- #Vestibular Rehabilitation
- #Systematic Review
- Systematic review evaluates vestibular rehabilitation (VR) effectiveness for vestibular migraine (VM) symptoms in adults.
- Search conducted across multiple databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL up to September 2024.
- Inclusion criteria: adults over 18 with VM based on Barany or Neuhauser criteria, excluding severe comorbidities.
- VR interventions included adaptation, substitution, habituation, balance, and gait exercises.
- Significant improvements noted in vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, headache, anxiety, and depression.
- Ten studies showed better Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) scores post-VR.
- High bias risk due to limited randomization, blinding, and reliance on self-reported measures.
- VR is effective for managing dizziness, balance, and psychological outcomes in VM.
- Future research should focus on standardized interventions, larger cohorts, and long-term follow-ups.