Vestibular Function: Evaluation and Treatment - Hardcover

Desmond, Alan L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3131360119 ISBN 13: 9783131360113

Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group, 2004

Synopsis

Multiple etiologies and a lack of clinical evidence both contribute to the challenges of diagnosing and treating dizziness and balance disorders. These health-related complaints are common among the fastest growing age group (75+). This text provides a dynamic introduction to balance disorders and is the first of its kind to explore the clinical, scientific, and economic demands of the field. Key features: -Covers the full range of examination techniques to expand your scope of treatment options -Provides an overview of all the clinical fundamentals: anatomy, physiology, testing, and interpretation -Basic format designed for beginners and students; it is perfect as a course book -Offers an objective review of the rationale and cost-effectiveness of starting a vestibular laboratory -Unique coverage of the business aspects, such as necessary equipment, where to buy it, and how to build a successful and profitable practice The cause and effect of vestibular and balance disorders extend into a broad range of specialities, making proper treatment more relevant and critical than ever. Highly instructional and thorough, this book offers a complete overview of the field and is a practical hands-on guide for beginners, as well as a useful reference for audiologists, otolaryngologists, physical therapists, and neurologists.

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Review

Concise, clearly written, and well referenced. Clinical topics...are dispensed with brief, understandable explanations and provide the reader an easy reference resource. For readers wanting a broad, concise introductory text on vestibular disorders, the evaluation and treatment of the topic for purposes of teaching or review, and/or an introduction to the business aspects of practice focused on balance disorders, this book is well suited for that purpose.--Head and Neck[An] excellent overview...a useful 'quick read'...richly illustrated...a very important and thorough reference section...particularly useful.--Otology & Neurotology

Synopsis

This book aims to provide introductory information on the management of vestibular dysfunction, increase the number of vestibular specialists, and increase patient/clinician access to balance clinics. This book also aims to increase awareness of effective diagnostic and treatment techniques among primary care physicians. A real introductory text: it assumes no prior knowledge or experience on the part of the reader.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3131360119
• ISBN 13: 9783131360113
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 228