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Lymphedema Management Of The Homebound Patient Challenges In Lymphedema Treatment, Gayle S. Burkhart Pt, Clt-Lana, Kami Reinhard Mspt, Clt, Sharon H. Duvall Ms, Pt, Clt, Jill K. Ferragame Otr/L, Clt

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Pilot Study To Assess Benefit Of Virtual Reality Game System, Wii, On Balance And Gait In Persons With Parkinson's Disease, Peter J. Barbour Md, Amy L. Kerstetter Pt, Allyn Danni Pt, Ncs, Atp, Mscs, Jolene Hammer Pt, Michael J. Weiss Mph, Sandra M. Tremblay Pt, Ms, Cws, Mscs

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.

Management Of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Regina Sacco Dpt, Ba, Bhsc, David B. Burmeister Do, Facep, Valerie Rupp Rn, Bsn, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep

Department of Emergency Medicine

BACKGROUND: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common presenting problem.

OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to compare the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation (maneuver) vs. conventional therapy (medications) in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with BPPV.

METHODS: This was a prospective, single-blinded physician, randomized pilot study comparing two groups of patients who presented to the ED with a diagnosis of BPPV at a Level 1 trauma center with an annual census of approximately 75,000. The first group received standard medications and the second group received a canalith repositioning maneuver. The Dizziness Handicap Inventory was used to measure symptom resolution. …