The most common vertigo condition is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (Dispenza & De Stefano 2013, p. 134; Liu 2012, p. 803; Mayo Clinic 2012a), sometimes referred to as benign postural vertigo, positional vertigo, or top shelf vertigo, as the patient will often experience dizziness when looking up (Better Health Channel 2011; The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital 2011). As the disease is benign, often with spontaneous recovery, doctors will often withhold referring patients to an otologist
Laying over the hair cells are columnar supporting cells that probably secrete the thick, gelatinous, glycoprotein layer called the otolithic membrane and over the membrane is a layer of dense calcium carbonate crystals called otoliths. When the head is tilted, the otoliths shift, and the hairs beneath respond to the change in pressure and bending the hair bundles. Dynamic equilibrium functions in the three semicircular ducts, the saccule and the utricle. The two ventical ducts are the anterior and
vertebrates to detect spatial position as well as motion. Timothy & Hain (2009) further elaborated that rotational movement is detected by the semi-circular canals. The vestibular system can be subdivided into the otolith organs and the semi-circular canals (SCC) (Parnes & Nabi, 2009). The otolith organs can be further divided into the utricle and saccule (Timothy & Hain, 2009). All of these canals have a pivotal role in the maintenance of balance (Fife, 2009). The SCC which contains endolymph is situated
cervical ROM. Initially the main concern for intervention will be treating the BPPV and vertigo symptoms. Since this patient is suffering from right posterior canal BPPV we will use the Epley maneuver to move the dislodged otoconia back into the otolith organs. BPPV and vertigo often resolves after the first Epley however, depending on the individual it may take additional sessions. Before performing an Epley, the therapist needs to communicate with the patient concerning the provoking nature of
The ability to interpret and differentiate between spatial and temporal qualities of sensory information is known as sensory discrimination. It allows for refined organisation and interpretation of sensory stimuli and contributes to skill development, learning, and play that demands discrete responses (Shaaf et al., 2010:121). The individual is required to interpret the qualities of the sensory information and add meaning to it. By adding meaning to the sensory qualities, perceptions are formed.
Everyone has heard the bedtime story of the golden lost city of Atlantis. It has been a child’s dream to discover it for decades, maybe centuries. This city has often been compared to the Garden of Eden. The birth of this fairytale lies with the Greek philosopher, Plato. Atlantis was modernly made popular by writer and U.S. Congressman, Ignatius Donnelly, in 1882 (Martin 12). According to Greek mythological history, Atlantis was founded by the god Poseidon and ruled by Atlas, a descendant of Poseidon’s