MdDS Studies - Participants Needed
You can participate in two studies on Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: 1) To develop a guide for new patients; 2) To examine the impact of hormones on the disease.
News Updates: Research
The Changing Landscape of Concussion
Balance issues are more common in the first two weeks following a concussion than cognitive impairments (Karr, Areshenkoff, & Garcia-Barrera, 2014). Thus, physical therapists are a vital member of the rehabilitation team treating concussion for both assessment and recovery. Also of interest is that abnormal heel-to-toe (tandem) and feet together with eyes closed (Romberg) testing at 2-3 weeks correlates with poor neuropsychological testing related to poor effort and/or invalid test results.
Adults with Rare Disorders Support Study
Oregon State University conducts the largest survey of quality of life among adults with rare diseases.
Mal de Debarquement Survey
This report is the first study to investigate quality of life for those suffering with Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS).
Documenting the Patient Perspective
In 2014, VeDA asked members to assist in a research project by signing onto a patient registry and providing information on their diagnosis experience. This data was analyzed and the results published in the Journal of Otology and Neurotology.
Oral Device May Help Patients With Imbalance
Initial patient trials are being conducted on an intraoral balance device that works by sending additional balance information to the brain to help vestibular patients who experience imbalance.
Falls Research Corner
Dizziness symptoms can be difficult for patients to describe to family, friends, or healthcare providers. Similarly, it can be difficult to identify and discuss factors leading patients to unsteadiness and falls. Inconsistent language used to describe a fall is a barrier to developing and practicing falls prevention techniques.
APTA's Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vestibular Hypofunction
The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Neurology Section has recently announced new Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vestibular Hypofunction.
More than 1 in 20 U.S. children have dizziness and balance problems
More than 1 in 20 (nearly 3.3 million) children between the ages of 3 and 17 have a dizziness or balance problem, according to an analysis of the first large-scale, nationally representative survey of these problems in U.S. children.
STUDY LAUNCHED FOR MÉNIÈRE’S DISEASE TREATMENT
Seeking Patients to Enroll in Study to Treat Vertigo-Inducing Disease