Journal of Physiotherapy & Physical Rehabilitation

Vishakha Shelar

Publications

• Research Article
  Presence of Vestibular Dysfunction in Individuals with Motion Sickness
  Author(s): Snehal Joshi and Vishakha ShelarSnehal Joshi and Vishakha Shelar
  
  Aim and Objective: To study if there is vestibular dysfunction in individuals with motion sickness. Type of Study: Correlation study Study Population: Motion sickness Individuals from age 20-40 years and fulfilling the inclusion criteria were approached from the community for the study. Interested individuals were asked to fill the motion sickness questionnaire for the information about the symptoms. Vestibular function clinical tests like Dynamic Visual Acuity [DVA], Modified clinical test of sensory interaction on balance (MCTSIB) and Head thrust test were used to assess vestibular dysfunction in these individuals Results were obtained using descriptive statistical analysis. Results and Conclusion: DVA was positive amongst 52.6% (88/167) individuals, 92.8% (155/167) individuals. Head thrust .. Read More»
  

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