Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitation

Abstract Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness disrupts daily life, causing chronic dizziness, unsteadiness, and imbalance. Often triggered by seemingly innocuous factors like movement or visual stimuli, the underlying cause of PPPD remains elusive. This intricate interplay between physical and p...

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Main Authors: Samer Sami Azeez, Ebtessam H. Nada
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-025-00761-2
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description Abstract Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness disrupts daily life, causing chronic dizziness, unsteadiness, and imbalance. Often triggered by seemingly innocuous factors like movement or visual stimuli, the underlying cause of PPPD remains elusive. This intricate interplay between physical and psychological factors presents a significant diagnostic and treatment challenge for clinicians. This review explores the recent literature focusing on complexities of PPPD management, highlighting the limitations of current approaches and advocating for a multidisciplinary perspective. PPPD diagnosis can be arduous due to the absence of a definitive test. Additionally, the lack of established treatment protocols necessitates a multifaceted approach that may include pharmacotherapy, vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), and psychological interventions. Collaborative research across disciplines, including neurotology, otolaryngology, psychiatry, and psychology, is crucial for advancing our understanding of PPPD and developing more effective treatment strategies. PPPD presents a multifaceted challenge, requiring a patient-centered approach that integrates various treatment modalities. By fostering collaboration across disciplines and prioritizing patient support networks, we can illuminate a path towards improved diagnosis, management, and, ultimately, a better quality of life for those affected by PPPD.
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spelling doaj-art-297446c624974348ac9973ab4732d66d2025-02-02T12:06:16ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology2090-85392025-01-014111610.1186/s43163-025-00761-2Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitationSamer Sami Azeez0Ebtessam H. Nada1Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Islamic Republic of IranIranOtorhinolaryngology Department, Audio-Vestibular Unit, Zagazig UniversityAbstract Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness disrupts daily life, causing chronic dizziness, unsteadiness, and imbalance. Often triggered by seemingly innocuous factors like movement or visual stimuli, the underlying cause of PPPD remains elusive. This intricate interplay between physical and psychological factors presents a significant diagnostic and treatment challenge for clinicians. This review explores the recent literature focusing on complexities of PPPD management, highlighting the limitations of current approaches and advocating for a multidisciplinary perspective. PPPD diagnosis can be arduous due to the absence of a definitive test. Additionally, the lack of established treatment protocols necessitates a multifaceted approach that may include pharmacotherapy, vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), and psychological interventions. Collaborative research across disciplines, including neurotology, otolaryngology, psychiatry, and psychology, is crucial for advancing our understanding of PPPD and developing more effective treatment strategies. PPPD presents a multifaceted challenge, requiring a patient-centered approach that integrates various treatment modalities. By fostering collaboration across disciplines and prioritizing patient support networks, we can illuminate a path towards improved diagnosis, management, and, ultimately, a better quality of life for those affected by PPPD.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-025-00761-2Persistent postural-perceptual dizzinessVestibular rehabilitationChronic dizzinessPsychogenic vertigoVestibular rehabilitation exercisesCognitive behavioral training
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Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitation
The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
Vestibular rehabilitation
Chronic dizziness
Psychogenic vertigo
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises
Cognitive behavioral training
title Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitation
title_full Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitation
title_fullStr Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitation
title_full_unstemmed Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitation
title_short Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitation
title_sort persistent postural perceptual dizziness a review of current knowledge on vestibular rehabilitation
topic Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
Vestibular rehabilitation
Chronic dizziness
Psychogenic vertigo
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises
Cognitive behavioral training
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-025-00761-2
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