Publications by authors named "Karyna Myrelly O B de Figueiredo Ribeiro"
Vertiginous Symptoms and Objective Measures of Postural Balance in Elderly People with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Submitted to the Epley Maneuver.
Camila Nicácio da Silva Karyna Myrelly O B de Figueiredo Ribeiro Raysa Vanessa de Medeiros Freitas Lidiane Maria de Britho Macedo Ferreira Ricardo Oliveira Guerra
Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol
January 2016
Article Synopsis
- BPPV is a common cause of vertigo in older adults, impacting their quality of life and leading to disability.
- A study assessed the short-term effects of the Otolith Repositioning Maneuver on 14 elderly participants, measuring its impact on dizziness symptoms, quality of life, and balance.
- Results showed improvements in dizziness scores and some balance parameters, but many participants still had residual symptoms, indicating the need for ongoing care and a multidisciplinary approach.