In Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease What is the Feasibility of Clinical Vestibular Testing and What is the Relationship of Vestibular Function with Balance and Falls?

With a growing population of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the high impact of falls in this population, effective and efficient treatment is required to minimize falls and enhance life quality. Currently, little research has been done on the impact of vestibular dysfunction on balance and falls for individuals with PD. The purpose of this study was to determine for individuals with PD the feasibility of conducting a clinical vestibular test battery and to determine the relationship of vestibular dysfunction with balance and falls.