The Balance Concept on Unilateral VestibularHypofunction Patients Changes the Balance andQuality of Life

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the Balance Concept influence upon balance and quality of life of unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH) patients and their self-perception. Method: 6 patients were selected, both sexes and mean ages 55,33 ± 20,66, and the mean time of UVH basis diagnosis of 4,33 ± 3,32 years, were submitted to exercises based on Balance Concept three times a week, during 12 sessions and assessed by the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Dizzines Handicap Inventory questionnaire and Berg Balance Scale. Shapiro Wilk test and T test sample data (p<0,05) were used. Results: It was observed on Berg Balance Scale significant increase by comparing pre-treatment over post-treatment (p=0,0059), likewise on Dizzines Handicap Inventory scale, which was significant if comparing pre-treatment and post-treatment rates (p=<0.0001), in the same way, it was reported by the patients, an improvement after the proposed protocol. Conclusion: The used protocol based on the Balance Concept in this study helped the reduction of dizziness and balance improvement on unilateral vestibular hypo function patients, reflecting directly on their daily activities.