Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Patients With Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction

Background: Vestibular dysfunctions are common disorders in the adult population that can develop at any life decade. Most of the patients with vestibular dysfunction suffer from balance disorders and vertigo that may have a negative impact on daily living activities and social participation.Objectives: To investigate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation added to vestibular physical therapy exercises on functional recovery in patients with vestibular dysfunction.Hypothesis: There is no effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation added to vestibular physical therapy exercises on functional recovery in patients with vestibular dysfunction.

Inclusion Criteria:patients diagnosed by an audiologist with a chronic uncompensated unilateral peripheral vestibular weaknessage ranged from 30 to 60 years, and duration of illness ranged from 4 to 32 monthsExclusion Criteria:benign paroxysmal positional vertigobilateral peripheral vestibular weaknesscentral vestibular disordersacute vestibular weaknessvertigo of vascular origin (Vertebrobasilar insufficiency) or cervical origin