Internet-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Vestibular Syndrome

Dizziness and vertigo are common symptoms that can last for months or years (i.e., chronic vestibular syndrome). Vestibular rehabilitation can help affected patients to achieve vestibular compensation, but it is underused. Researchers in the Netherlands determined the effectiveness an Internet-based vestibular rehabilitation intervention among 322 adults (age, ≥50) with chronic vestibular syndrome.

Patients were randomized to the Internet-based intervention that involved weekly online sessions and daily exercises only (stand-alone group), the Internet-based intervention combined with face-to-face physical therapy home visits during weeks 1 and 3 (blended group), or usual care provided by their general practitioners. At 6 months, intent-to-tr…