The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation in Treatment for Chronic Dizziness

Abstract

It is known that psychological factors are related to chronic dizziness, and evidence of cognitive behavioral therapy is strong in the treatment of chronic dizziness. In addition, since vestibular rehabilitation, physical therapy for vertigo or dizziness, can be incorporated as a therapeutic component of cognitive behavioral therapy, both play an important role in the treatment of chronic dizziness. In this article, I first outlined the transition of disease concept, diagnostic criteria, and pathological hypothesis of chronic dizziness. Next, I introduced the preliminary study of cognitive behavior therapy combined with vestibular rehabilitation for chronic dizziness. Finally, I explained about the application of acceptance and commitment therapy to chronic dizziness.