Indications of vestibular rehabilitation

Introduction and objective: Since the application of vestibular rehabilitation as a treatment for patients with dizziness, the indications have been extended according to the progress of the procedures applied, going from a purely physical therapy to another in which, in addition, instruments that provide technological advancement are used. In this chapter, we will present the different indications that have proved effective today and those that have not yet been validated despite the fact that many authors defend them. Method: narrative review. Results: In addition to the usefulness of vestibular rehabilitation in acute vestibular deficit, it is also useful in different chronic pathologies, although some issues remain pending, such as knowing the appropriate moment of its application. Discussion/conclusions: Vestibular rehabilitation is elementary in the treatment of many types of vestibular pathology. It is important to take into account all possible indications in order to offer the patient an appropriate treatment that leads to a better therapeutic result.