The efficacy of self-exercise in a patient with cervicogenic dizziness: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Background: Cervicogenic dizziness is a clinical syndrome characterized by neck pain and dizziness. Recent evidence suggested that self-exercise could improve a patient's symptoms. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of self-exercise as an add-on therapy in patients with non-traumatic cervicogenic dizziness. Methods: Patients with non-traumatic cervicogenic dizziness were randomly assigned to the self-exercise and control groups. The self-exercise group was instructed to perform muscle, mobilization, and oculomotor training at home while there was no specific training given to the control group. The neck pain, dizziness symptoms, and their impact on daily life were evalu..