Effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Children Post-Concussion: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Concussion in children is a significant public health burden in the United States with 2.3 million children under the age of 17 years sustaining a concussion in 2022 alone. Children post-concussion experience a wide range of symptoms of vestibular dysfunction. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) has been shown to substantially decrease dizziness and improve gait and balance function in adults post-concussion, but limited information is available for children. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the effectiveness of VRT on improving vestibular function, postural control, and gait in children post-concussion.

Study design

Systematic review.

Methods

An electronic search of MEDLINE and CINAHL was conducted in October 2022 and lat

SUBMITTER: Tiwari D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11788084 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature