| Summary: | Effectiveness of Using Video of Physical Exercises in Adults with Balance Problems: A Preliminary Report
Humans require an intact balance system to pursue daily activities.
Someone with balance disorders may face difficulties even in performing simple
activities such as standing, walking, running etc. This may affect the overall quality of
life of the sufferers. Worldwide, it is evident that around 40% of general population
suffer from balance difficulties. Treating balance problems is challenging and having an
effective rehabilitation tool is helpful.
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of perfom1ing
specific physical exercises by balance disordered patients using a video guided method.
This video module was recently developed by Zainun (2008), based on the Customized
Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercise (CCCE) by Marousa et.al (2007).
Hospital ofUniversiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM).
Two patients with balance difficulties (mean age of 46.5 ± 3.5 years) who
visited the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of HUSM.
Method: Intensive clinical tests were performed on the patients, including the Malay
Version of Vettigo Symptom Scale (MVVSS) and self-report. Following the diagnosis,
the patients tmderwent structured physical exercises using the video module. After 2
months of intervention, their balance status was reassessed using the MVVSS and selfrepot1.
Results: In general, following the intervention, patients felt that their symptoms had
reduced significantly. Scores of MVVSS showed some improvement ranging from 13%
to 18%, as compared to pre-intervention condition.
This study demonstrates that the video of physical exercises is beneficial
to some patients with balance disorders. Their symptoms seem to improve quite rapidly.
It is hoped that with a continuous guided exercise, the balance disordered sufferers may
achieve a full recovery from their symptoms.
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