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Vestibular Rehabilitation for Motion-Triggered Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)

Understanding MdDS and Treatment Options

  • MdDS differs from Ménière's disease, for which specific vestibular rehabilitation guidelines exist, as stated by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1, 2

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Misdiagnosing MdDS as another vestibular disorder like BPPV or Ménière's disease, which have different treatment approaches, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1, 3

REFERENCES

1

clinical practice guideline: ménière's disease. [LINK]

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2020

2

clinical practice guideline: ménière's disease. [LINK]

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2020

3

Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) [LINK]

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