Simposium Kebudayaan Indonesia- Malaysia Ke -11 Bandung, Indonesia

• Main Author: Zainun, Zuraida
• Format: Monograph
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Sains Malaysia 2012
• Subjects: RA Public aspects of medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/57356/1/DR%20ZURAIDA%20ZAINUN%20-%20e.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/57356/

Effectiveness of Using Video of Physical Exercises in Adults with Balance Problems: A Preliminary Report Humans require an intact balance system to pursue daily activities. Someone with balance disorders may face difficulties even in performing simple activities such as standing, walking, running etc. This may affect the overall quality of life of the sufferers. Worldwide, it is evident that around 40% of general population suffer from balance difficulties. Treating balance problems is challenging and having an effective rehabilitation tool is helpful. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of perfom1ing specific physical exercises by balance disordered patients using a video guided method. This video module was recently developed by Zainun (2008), based on the Customized Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercise (CCCE) by Marousa et.al (2007). Hospital ofUniversiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM). Two patients with balance difficulties (mean age of 46.5 ± 3.5 years) who visited the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of HUSM. Method: Intensive clinical tests were performed on the patients, including the Malay Version of Vettigo Symptom Scale (MVVSS) and self-report. Following the diagnosis, the patients tmderwent structured physical exercises using the video module. After 2 months of intervention, their balance status was reassessed using the MVVSS and selfrepot1. Results: In general, following the intervention, patients felt that their symptoms had reduced significantly. Scores of MVVSS showed some improvement ranging from 13% to 18%, as compared to pre-intervention condition. This study demonstrates that the video of physical exercises is beneficial to some patients with balance disorders. Their symptoms seem to improve quite rapidly. It is hoped that with a continuous guided exercise, the balance disordered sufferers may achieve a full recovery from their symptoms.