Vestibular Exercises Combined with Table Tennis Exercises May Yield More Effective Outcomes: A Preliminary Randomized Study

OpenAlex İngilizce

Objective: Classical vestibular (VEST) exercises for patients with dizziness are sometimes not beneficial enough.It is thought that table tennis exercises may be beneficial in these patients, especially to improve the VEST system and posture.The objective of our original study was to assess the impact of VEST exercises, when combined with table tennis exercises, as a fun and cost-effective method that can be comfortably performed at home, on body posture. Methods:In this preliminary study, healthy subjects with balance scores close to normal were recruited.Conventional VEST exercises (CVE) (n=36) and CVE combined with table tennis (n=36) programs were performed on two different groups for 6 weeks.Individuals were evaluated with the Sensory Organization Test before and after the study. Results:In the CVE combined with table tennis (CVE-TT) a statistically significant difference was found between Strategy 5 and 6, composite, and VEST data scores before and after the study (p<0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in preference data scores for Strategy 6 in the CVE group in the pre-post comparison (p<0.05), while there was a non-significant decrease in the CVE-TT group. Conclusion:In this original study, the balance performance of the individuals is objectively improved after the CVE-TT exercises program compared to CVE exercises.For individuals with dizziness (e.g., residual dizziness), it will be more efficient and entertaining to use this new method at home instead of the classical rehabilitation program.