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Vol. 73, No. 6, June 1993, pp. 351-353
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Richard P Di Fabio

RP Di Fabio, PhD, PT, is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, PO Box 388, UMHC, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

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The development of effective methods for assessing and treating adults with vestibular deficits is a prominent issue for physical therapists and occupational therapists involved with "vestibular rehabilitation." The article by Cohen et al provides a vehicle for the kind of dialogue that is needed about this important topic. I would consider their study preliminary, however, in view of several issues related to the broad generalization of their results, the inconsistency of age-matched comparisons, the recommendation to delete various aspects of the Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (CTSIB), and the absence of a documented relationship between stance duration and functional status in patients with vestibular impairments.

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The primary conclusion reported by Cohen and colleagues was that the CTSIB "... is useful in differentiating between individuals with and without vestibular disorders."...


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