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Treatment Strategies for Cervicogenic Dizziness

August 09, 2016 by Sian Smale

This is the forth (and final) sequel to three previous blogs on sensorimotor dysfunction, the distinguishing features and differential diagnosis of cervicogenic dizziness, this blog aims to explore the treatment strategies for cervicogenic dizziness. Identifying deficits in sensorimotor function is only the beginning of a new approach to manage of whiplash associated disorders and cervicogenic dizziness, as we discover more about this dysfunction in cervical afferent function.

Differential diagnosis of cervicogenic dizziness

March 27, 2015 by Sian Smale

Dizziness may have vestibular, cardiac, neurological, psychological, and cervicogenic origins. Physiotherapists have the ability to differentiate between cervicogenic dizziness and vertigo. This blog explores some of the causes for dizziness and vertigo which are not cervicogenic in nature.

Cervicogenic dizziness & Sensorimotor Dysfunction

March 06, 2015 by Sian Smale

Cervicogenic dizziness is a non-specific symptom of altered orientation in space and disequilibrium and is differentiated from specific causes of dizziness such as vertigo and vertebra-basilar artery insufficiency. It is thought be a result of altered afferent inputs which affect sensorimotor control and our sense of balance. This blog aims to introduce sensorimotor function and cervicogenic dizziness. Following blogs will explore the distinguishing features, differential diagnosis and targeting physiotherapy interventions.