Unlabelled: Posturography has been used in the evaluation of patients with vestibular disorders.

Aim: To evaluate balance control with the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRU™) posturography in patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Study Design: Prospective case-control.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional controlled study was carried out in 45 patients with BPPV, and a homogeneous control group consisting of 45 healthy individuals. Patients were submitted to a balance function evaluation by means of the Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRU™) posturography.

Results: The mean values of the ellipse area and the sway velocity in a firm surface and saccadic stimulation (p = 0.060).

Conclusion: The Balance Rehabilitation Unit (BRU™) posturography enables to identify postural control abnormalities in patients with BPPV.

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