Balance Function Assessment and Management
Balance Function Assessment and Management by Gary P. Jacobson, published by Plural Publishing Inc on December 15, 2007, is a comprehensive resource spanning 649 pages. This book focuses on the assessment and treatment of balance system impairments, making it suitable for graduate programs in audiology and relevant fields such as physical therapy, otolaryngology, and neurology.
Readers will find detailed chapters on various assessment techniques, including ocular motility testing and computerized dynamic posturography, alongside treatment options for dizziness and vertigo. The book also discusses vestibular rehabilitation and fall risk interventions, providing essential background on the vestibular and ocular motor systems. Sample cases and a concluding chapter titled “Putting It All Together” further enhance the practical application of the material.
Official synopsis Publisher
This book comprehensively covers the assessment and treatment of balance system impairments. Designed to be used in graduate programs in audiology, and by practicing audiologists, it is also appropriate for those in the fields of physical therapy, otolaryngology, and neurology. Assessment chapters address ocular motility testing, positional/positioning testing, caloric testing, rotational testing, computerized dynamic posturography, and vestibular evoked potentials. Treatment chapters cover non-medical, medical, and surgical treatment of dizziness and vertigo, vestibular rehabilitation and assessment of and intervention for falls risk. Additionally, the book provides background information on the vestibular and ocular motor systems, sample cases, and a final chapter, “Putting It All Together.”
FAQ
What is “Balance Function Assessment and Management” about?
Who is the author of “Balance Function Assessment and Management”?
When was “Balance Function Assessment and Management” published?
What is the ISBN for “Balance Function Assessment and Management”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
