BPPV is a benign condition of the balance organ, localized in the inner ear, in which calcium crystals loosen up and move freely in the endolymphatic fluid of the inner ear (more specifically in the semi-circular canals). During certain posture changes or head movements, these moving calcium crystals cause dizziness and balance problems. The general objective of the study is to evaluate the impact of BPPV on the balance of older adults in nursing homes. For this purpose, we will compare the balance of residents with BPPV with residents without BPPV. Furthermore, we will identify the impact of treatment on balance problems and fall risk in older adults in nursing homes.
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The presence of BPPV
Timeframe: Baseline
The presence of BPPV
Timeframe: Month 1
The presence of BPPV
Timeframe: Month 3
The presence of BPPV
Timeframe: Month 6
The presence of BPPV
Timeframe: Month 12
Dizziness Handicap Inventory
Timeframe: Baseline
Dizziness Handicap Inventory
Timeframe: Month 1
Dizziness Handicap Inventory
Timeframe: Month 3
Dizziness Handicap Inventory
Timeframe: Month 6
Dizziness Handicap Inventory
Timeframe: Month 12
Falls Efficacy Scale International
Timeframe: Baseline
Falls Efficacy Scale International
Timeframe: Month 1
Falls Efficacy Scale International
Timeframe: Month 3
Falls Efficacy Scale International
Timeframe: Month 6
Falls Efficacy Scale International
Timeframe: Month 12
Static balance
Timeframe: Baseline
Static balance
Timeframe: Month 1
Static balance
Timeframe: Month 3
Static balance
Timeframe: Month 6
Static balance
Timeframe: Month 12
Timed up and Go (TUG)
Timeframe: Baseline
Timed up and Go (TUG)
Timeframe: Month 1
Timed up and Go (TUG)
Timeframe: Month 3
Timed up and Go (TUG)
Timeframe: Month 6
Timed up and Go (TUG)
Timeframe: Month 12
360° turn
Timeframe: Baseline
360° turn
Timeframe: month 1
360° turn
Timeframe: month 3
360° turn
Timeframe: month 6
360° turn
Timeframe: month 12
10 meter walk test
Timeframe: Baseline
10 meter walk test
Timeframe: Month 1
10 meter walk test
Timeframe: Month 3
10 meter walk test
Timeframe: Month 6
10 meter walk test
Timeframe: Month 12
Knee extensor strength
Timeframe: Baseline
Knee extensor strength
Timeframe: Month 1
Knee extensor strength
Timeframe: Month 3
Knee extensor strength
Timeframe: Month 6
Knee extensor strength
Timeframe: Month 12