A Study on the Effectivenesss of Brandt-Daroff Exercise on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Patients

Introduction: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common of all the causes of vertigo. Patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) often experience instability. Decreased postural control contributes to functional limitation in people with vestibular disorders.

Aim: The aim of study is to find out the effectiveness of the Brandt-Daroff exercise on vertigo (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) patients.

Objectives:

1.   To evaluate the effectiveness of Brandt-Daroff exercise in improving the functional activities by using ABC scale

2.   To evaluate the effectiveness of Brandt-Daroff exercise in improving the balance by using Berg Balance scale

Methodology: pre and Post experimental study was conducted to find the effectiveness of Brandt-Daroff exercises in improving balance and functional ability in BPPV patients, 10 subjects with age 45-60 of both sexes were selected. Data collection: By using berg balance scale and ABC scale.

Results: Mean score of ABC scale with pre score of 33.24 and post score 88.6 and shows a significant difference of 55.36 and berg balance scale pre score 29.1 and post score 49.1 with a significant difference of score 20.

Conclusion: The study concludes that Brand-Daroff exercise is effective in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Author(s): Gore Srinivasan

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