Evaluation Of Vestibular Functions and Balance in Edirne Band Musicians
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Vestibular Disorder
- Sponsor
- Trakya University
- Enrollment
- 44
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Romberg Test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
It has been stated that intense noise may affect the peripheral vestibular system and consequently cause problems in balance mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exposure to chronic noise on vestibular functions and balance in Edirne Band musicians.
Twenty-two individuals working in the Edirne Band for at least 5 years and over 18 years of age and a control group of 22 individuals working at Trakya University and with similar sociodemographic characteristics to the experimental group were included. The socio-demographic questionnaire was used to inquire about the demographic characteristics of individuals and alcohol-cigarette use, the Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale to assess how they felt about the balance, and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory to determine the quality of life-related to dizziness. A 3D ultrasonic system was used to assess the static and dynamic balance of the individuals.
Detailed Description
Chronic exposure to intense noise causes temporary or permanent hearing loss. The effects of exposure to intense noise on the auditory system are well explained, but the number of studies that observes the effects of noise on the vestibular system is limited. It has been stated that intense noise may affect the peripheral vestibular system and consequently cause problems in balance mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exposure to chronic noise on vestibular functions and balance in Edirne Band musicians. Twenty-two individuals working in the Edirne Band for at least 5 years and over 18 years of age who did not have a diagnosed vestibular disorder, no cervical vertebrae problem, no musculoskeletal system problems during the evaluation and a control group of 22 individuals working at Trakya University and with similar sociodemographic characteristics to the experimental group were included in the study. The socio-demographic questionnaire was used to inquire about the demographic characteristics of individuals and alcohol-cigarette use, the Activity-Specific Balance Confidence Scale to assess how they felt about the balance, and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory to determine the quality of life-related to dizziness. A 3D ultrasonic system was used to assess the static and dynamic balance of the individuals.
Investigators
Halit SELÇUK
Research Assisstant
Trakya University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Over 18 years of age
- •Had at least for 5 years of experience at the Edirne Band
- •Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosed vestibular disease
- •Cervical spine problems during the evaluation
- •Musculoskeletal problems during the evaluation
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Romberg Test
Time Frame: 20 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information, participants who met the inclusion criteria included in the test.
Romberg test was assessed in the Zebris system. All measurements were performed in a quiet environment. For the Romberg test, the patient was asked to stay still for 60 seconds with his eyes closed, his feet contiguous, and his shoulders at 90 degrees flexion.
Unterberger's Test
Time Frame: 25 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information, participants who met the inclusion criteria included in the test.
Unterberger's test was assessed in the Zebris system. All measurements were performed in a quiet environment. For the Unterberger's test, subjects closed their eyes and began stepping in place for 60 seconds with shoulder at 90 degrees flexion, arms extended forward
Secondary Outcomes
- Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale(5 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information.)
- Dizziness Handicap Inventory(10 minutes after obtaining socio-demographic information.)