Introduction and objective:

Vestibular compensation is the term used to describe the mechanisms triggered when there is damage in the vestibular system regardless of its origin. When suffering from an injure in vestibular area there are a wide range of compensatory responses that will involve different approaches. In order to improve the quality of life for our patients and to correctly work with them to accelerate the restoration process it is important to become acquainted with how vestibular compensation works.

Conclusions:

Vestibular compensation mechanisms are important to adapt the therapy to each patient and thus improve their quality of life.

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