VESTIBULAR DYSFUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Vestibular Dysfunction Associated with Hearing Impairment Presented by, Teri Travisano, PT, DPT UNC Pediatric PT Resident

Why this topic?

š Clinical experience and observations š Curiosities related to an apparent void š Difficult for children to describe symptoms š To address a self identified area of deficit š Personal relationship

Multidisciplinary Implications

š Audiologists š Neurotologists š Ophthalmologists š Otolaryngologists š Otologists

š Pediatricians š Speech Therapists š (Pediatric) Occupational and Physical Therapists š with advanced training + Others possible

Causes of Vestibular Dysfunction in Kids Etiology: š  Benign Paroxymal Vertigo of Childhood š  Viral Infections š  Vestibular neuritis š  Labyrinthitis š  Otitis Media š  Migraine š  Head Trauma š  Meniere’s disease š  Tumors Also associated with: Sensorineural and Conductive Hearing Loss

A Brief context

A Brief context š Prevalence of mod-profound hearing loss, including sensorineural and conductive, is 1-6/1000. š 10% fall in profound range (Rajendran V, 2011) š Deaf Children demonstrate greater motor delays than hearing peers (Maes L, 2014) š Vestibular dysfunction is found in ~30-70% of HI children (Fernandes R, 2015)

So Why the Association?

Why Does it Affect Balance?

Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) š  Is an exercise-based program for reducing disequilibrium and dizziness š Can include balance, eye gaze, and coordination exercises š  Current research indicates that intervention in children with HI is ideal at 3–4 years of age š This is the critical period of balance skill development. š Children of other ages also demonstrate gains with VRT. š  Research is ongoing to determine role of treatment for children. š Eg. Efficacy, parameters, and how this can be part of a team approach to best help a child.

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R Fernandes, S Hariprasad, and VK Kumar. “Physical therapy management for balance deficits in children with hearing impairments: A systematic review.” Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health (2015) 753–758.

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A De Kegel, et al. “Examining the Impact of Cochlear Implantation on the Early Gross Motor Development of Children With a Hearing Loss.” EAR & HEARING, VOL. 36, NO. 3, e113–e121.

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F Gheysen, G Loots, and H Van Waelvelde. “Motor Development of Deaf Children With and Without Cochlear Implants.” Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (Spring 2008) 215-224.

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GW. Cronin, and RM Rine. “Pediatric Vestibular Disorders Recognition, Evaluation and Treatment.” Vestibular Disorders Association. www.vestibular.org

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V Rajendran, FG Roy, and D Jeevanantham. “Postural control, motor skills, and health-related quality of life in children with hearing impairment: a systematic review.” Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol (2012) 269:1063–1071.

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Janky, Kristen L., and Diane Givens. "Vestibular, Visual Acuity, and Balance Outcomes in Children with Cochlear Implants: A Preliminary Report." Ear & Hearing Web.

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Maes, L., et al. "Association between Vestibular Function and Motor Performance in Hearing-Impaired Children." Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology 35.10 (2014): e343-7. Web.

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Rajendran, V., et al. "A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Study on the Effectiveness of Vestibular-Specific Neuromuscular Training in Children with Hearing Impairment." Clinical rehabilitation 27.5 (2013): 459-67. Web.

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DL McCaslin, GP Jacobson, JM Gruenwald. “The Predominant Forms of Vertigo in Children and Their Associated Findings on Balance Function Testing.” Otolaryngol Clin N Am 44 (2011) 291–307.

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DG Balatsouras, et al. “Etiology of vertigo in children.” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 71 (2007): 487-494.

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KJ Mickle, BJ Munro, and JR Steele. “Gender and age affect balance performance in primary school-aged children.” Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport; (2011): 243-248.

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YH Choung, et al. “Various causes and clinical characteristics in vertigo in children with normal eardrums.” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 67 (2003): 889/894

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R D’Agostino. “Otoneurologic evaluation of child vertigo.” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 40 (1997): 133-139.

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RM Rine, and S Wiener-Vacher. “Evaluation and treatment of vestibular dysfunction in children.” NeuroRehabilitation 32 (2013): 507-518.

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K Jahn. “Vertigo and balance in children- Diagnostic approach and insights from imaging.” European Journal of Paediatric Neurology 15 (2011): 289-294.

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A Chariot. “Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex and Balance Maturation in Healthy Children Aged from Six to Twelve Years.” AudiolNeurotol 15 (2010): 203-210.

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RM Rine, E Dannenbaum, and J Szabo. “2015 Section of Pediatrics Knowledge Translation Lecture: Pediatric Vestibular-Related Impairments. Pediatric Physical Therapy 28 (2016): 2-6.

Aknowledgements š  Catherine Wilson š  Dana McCarty š  Deborah Thorpe š  Paula Geier š  Audiologists š  LEND and CIDD š  UNC PT Faculty and Staff š  Abby Ampil š  Tina, My Parents, My Husband