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The role of sensory augmentation for people with vestibular deficits: Real-time balance aid and/or rehabilitation device? by Sienko, K H, Whitney, S L, Carender, W J, Wall, C

“…This narrative review highlights findings from the sensory augmentation field for people with vestibular deficits and addresses the outstanding questions that…”
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Curriculum for Vestibular Medicine (VestMed) proposed by the Bárány Society by van de Berg, R, Murdin, L, Whitney, S L, Holmberg, J, Bisdorff, A

“…This document presents the initiative of the Bárány Society to improve diagnosis and care of patients presenting with vestibular symptoms worldwide.The…”
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An overview of vestibular rehabilitation by Whitney, S L, Alghwiri, A A, Alghadir, A

“…Data related to the efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation and its evolution as an intervention are provided. Concepts and various treatment strategies are…”
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A comparison of accelerometry and center of pressure measures during computerized dynamic posturography: A measure of balance by Whitney, S.L, Roche, J.L, Marchetti, G.F, Lin, C.-C, Steed, D.P, Furman, G.R, Musolino, M.C, Redfern, M.S

“…Abstract Accelerometry (ACC) shows promise as an easily implemented clinical measure of balance. The purpose of the study was to estimate test–retest…”
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The dynamic gait index relates to self-reported fall history in individuals with vestibular dysfunction by Whitney, S L, Hudak, M T, Marchetti, G F

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between gait instability and falls history in people with vestibular disorders. A total of 247…”
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Vestibular rehabilitation in cerebellar ataxia with neuropathy and vestibular areflexia syndrome (CANVAS)- A case report by Harrell, R.G., Cassidy, A.R., Klatt, B.N., Hovareshti, P., Whitney, S.L.

“…Cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy, and vestibular areflexia syndrome (CANVAS) is a neurodegenerative disease of the cerebellum. The disease progression is slow,…”
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Effect of chewing on postural stability during quiet standing in healthy young males by Alghadir, Ahmad, Zafar, Hamayun, Whitney, S. L., Iqbal, Zaheen

“…Background and aims: There is an important role of the neck sensory motor system in control of body posture and balance, and it is reasonable to believe that…”
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Clinical Measurement of Sit-to-Stand Performance in People With Balance Disorders: Validity of Data for the Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test by Whitney, Susan L, Wrisley, Diane M, Marchetti, Gregory F, Gee, Michael A, Redfern, Mark S, Furman, Joseph M

“…People with balance disorders are characterized as having difficulty with transitional movements, such as the sit-to-stand movement. A valid and feasible tool…”
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The activities-specific balance confidence scale and the dizziness handicap inventory: a comparison by Whitney, S L, Hudak, M T, Marchetti, G F

“…Vestibular dysfunction can have a tremendous impact on an individual's quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to determine if the level of handicap…”
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Nonoperative management of secondary shoulder impingement syndrome by Kamkar, A, Irrgang, J J, Whitney, S L

“…Shoulder pain secondary to impingement of the rotator cuff tendons underneath the coracoacromial arch is a common problem seen in athletes who perform…”
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The influence of dynamic visual environments on postural sway in the elderly by Borger, L L, Whitney, S L, Redfern, M S, Furman, J M

“…Postural sway during stance has been found to be sensitive to moving visual scenes in young adults, children, and those with vestibular disease. The effect of…”
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Shoulder kinesthesia in healthy unilateral athletes participating in upper extremity sports by Allegrucci, M, Whitney, S L, Lephart, S M, Irrgang, J J, Fu, F H

“…Shoulder kinesthesia has not been extensively studied in upper extremity athletes. The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences in…”
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Motor assessment scale for stroke patients: concurrent validity and interrater reliability by Poole, J L, Whitney, S L

“…This study was conducted to establish the concurrent validity and interrater reliability of the Motor Assessment Scale (MAS) for stroke patients. Thirty…”
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Clinical implications of secondary impingement of the shoulder in freestyle swimmers by Allegrucci, M, Whitney, S L, Irrgang, J J

“…Swimming has become a popular recreational activity as well as a highly competitive sport in the United States. The repetitive nature of swimming can…”
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Relationship of shoulder flexibility, strength, and endurance to shoulder pain in competitive swimmers by BEACH, M.L, WHITNEY, S.L, DICKOFF-HOFFMAN, S.A

“…This study was supported in part by the School of Health Related Professions Research and Development Fund, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA A common…”
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Cervicogenic dizziness: a review of diagnosis and treatment by Wrisley, D M, Sparto, P J, Whitney, S L, Furman, J M

“…The diagnosis of cervicogenic dizziness is characterized by dizziness and dysequilibrium that is associated with neck pain in patients with cervical pathology…”
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The sensitivity and specificity of the Timed "Up & Go" and the Dynamic Gait Index for self-reported falls in persons with vestibular disorders by Whitney, Susan L, Marchetti, Gregory F, Schade, Annika, Wrisley, Diane M

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Timed "Up & Go" (TUG) and Dynamic Gait Index in identifying self-reported…”
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Physical Therapy Outcomes for Persons With Bilateral Vestibular Loss by Brown, Kathryn E., Whitney, Susan L., Wrisley, Diane M., Furman, Joseph M.

“…Objective The purpose of the study was to assess the efficacy of physical therapy for patients with bilateral vestibular loss. Study Design Retrospective case…”
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Physical Therapy for Migraine-Related Vestibulopathy and Vestibular Dysfunction With History of Migraine by Whitney, Susan L., Wrisley, Diane M., Brown, Kathryn E., Furman, Joseph M.

“…Objectives/Hypothesis To assess the efficacy of physical therapy for patients with a diagnosis of migraine‐related vestibulopathy (MRV) or vestibular…”
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Lower extremity muscular flexibility in long distance runners by WANG, S.S, WHITNEY, S.L, BURDETT, R.G, JANOSKY, J.E

“…Muscle tightness is often considered to be a predisposing factor in muscle injuries. The purpose of this study was to assess the muscle flexibility of the…”
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