Emphasizes the assessment of patients with vestibular disorders and the development of different treatments-- Six new chapters added to the 2nd edition (chapters 8, 14, 16, 21, 22, and 23)-- Contains chapters on vestibular anatomy and physiology, vestibular adaptation, and the role of the vestibular system in postural control-- Provides information necessary to enable clinicians to make appropriate decisions about the use of exercise for patients with vestibular lesions-- Covers surgical, pharmacological, and optical methods of treatment and the management of system disorders related to migraine-- Includes chapters on testing, assessment, and exercise and other rehabilitation strategies for each major type of dysfunction-- Includes a chapter on vestibular deficits in children-- Uses case studies to integrate the information from chapter to chapter and foster the development of problem-solving skills

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