Vestibular rehabilitation in patients with Meniere's disease: Current trends and future directions

Abstract

Meniere's disease profoundly impacts vestibular function, giving rise to vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus due to inner ear fluid imbalances. Leveraging neural adaptability, vestibular rehabilitation employs personalized exercises to enhance balance and alleviate symptoms. This narrative review explores the pivotal role of vestibular rehabilitation in Meniere's disease management, scrutinizing emerging evidence and prevailing trends that underscore its effectiveness in alleviating symptoms and enhancing patients' overall quality of life. The review rigorously examines the Rationale for Vestibular Rehabilitation in Meniere's Disease, analyzes Current Trends tailored to Meniere's intricacies, evaluates Multidisciplinary Approaches, and probes Challenges and Limitations. Furthermore, it delves into the promising domain of Emerging Technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and Wearable Devices. The narrative also casts its gaze toward Future Directions, envisioning enhanced interventions. In totality, this narrative review amalgamates evidence for a comprehensive comprehension of vestibular rehabilitation's role in Meniere's disease, promising improved outcomes and enriched patient care.