Balance Problems

Research

Mayo has developed collaborative research efforts with the biomechanical research program, physical, medical and rehabilitation, the traumatic brain injury group and internal medicine.

Mayo is participating in a research program to measure, monitor and assess vestibular and balance systems to help those with balance problems to prevent falls and injuries, especially the elderly. Mayo is also testing virtual reality (VR) equipment that employs moving visible targets. Patients are tested with VR as they move on a treadmill, in order to assess dizziness.

Some Recent Publications from Mayo Clinic Authors

Zapala, DA. Brey, RH. Clinical experience with the vestibular evoked myogenic potential. [Journal Article] Journal of the American Academy of Audiology 2004 Mar;15(3):198-215. [Abstract]

Barrs DM. Neurotologic issues. Semin Neurol. 2003 Sep;23(3):315-24. [Abstract]

Basford JR, Chou LS, Kaufman KR, Brey RH, Walker A, Malec JF, Moessner AM, Brown AW. An assessment of gait and balance deficits after traumatic brain injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2003 Mar;84(3):343-9. [Abstract]

Chou LS, Kaufman KR, Brey RH, Draganich LF. Motion of the whole body's center of mass when stepping over obstacles of different heights. Gait Posture. 2001 Feb;13(1):17-26. [Abstract]

Kaufman KR, Shaughnessy WJ, Noseworthy JH. Use of motion analysis for quantifying movement disorders. Advances in Neurology. 2001;87:71-81. Review. [No Abstract Available]

Froehling DA, Bowen JM, Mohr DN, Brey RH, Beatty CW, Wollan PC, Silverstein MD. The canalith repositioning procedure for the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a randomized controlled trial. Mayo Clin Proc. 2000 Jul;75(7):695-700. [Abstract]

Facer GW, Facer ML, Fowler CM, Brey RH, Peterson AM. Cochlear implantation after labyrinthectomy. Am J Otol. 2000 May;21(3):336-40. [Abstract]