Introduction: Mechanics, Cybernetics and Synergetics of the Equilibrium System.- MCS Organization of the Equilibrium System.- 2.1 Components of the System.- Eye Movements.- Foot.- Ankle.- Antigravitational Muscles.- Neck.- Lumbar Region.- Vestibular Reflexes.- 2.2 Cybernetics Functional Networks.- Balance-Ocular Network.- Balance-Spinal Network.- 2.3 Synergetics Integrations.- Strategies and Synergies: Basis for Motor Coordination.- Brainstem and Cerebellum: Who Is the Teacher and Who Is the Pupil?.- Internal Representation of Posture and Orientation.- Evaluation of the Patient Suffering Vertigo and Dizziness.- 3.1 General Approach.- Anamnesis.- Qualitative Aspects.- Quantitative Aspects.- General Clinical Examination.- Cranial Nerve.- Posture Evaluation.- 3.2 Specific Approach: Ocular Function.- Eye Movements.- Vestibulo-ocular Reflex.- Otolith Function.- 3.3 Specific Approach: Spinal Function.- Stance.- Gait.- 3.4 Specific Approach: Orientation.- 3.5 Using Complex Vestibular Tests To Investigate the Resources of Diseased Equilibrium Function C.-F. CLAUSSEN.- Electronystagmography.- The Caloric Butterfly Test.- The Rotatory Intensity Damping Test.- Complex Nystagmus-Based Equilibrium Reactions.- Vestibular Stimulus Response Intensity Comparison.- Calorization Pendulum Interference Test.- Caloric Adaptation Cyclogram.- Discussion.- Evaluation of the Patient Suffering Vertigo and Dizziness.- 4.1 Mechanics Phase.- Relaxation Exercises.- Physiotherapy.- Ski Training Oscillating Platform.- 4.2 Cybernetics Phase.- Ski Training Oscillating Platform.- Vestibular Electrical Stimulation.- Exercises with the Soft Mattress: The Rettiks.- Visual Prisms.- 4.3 Synergetics Phase.- Rettiks.- Daedalus: Labyrinth on an Undulating Platform.- Visual Feedback Stabilometric Reeducation.- The Balance Master.- 4.4 MCS Protocols.- Acute Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction.- Hospital Treatment.- Home Protocol.- Uncompensated Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction.- Exercises in the Gymnasium.- Mechanics Phase.- Meniere's Disease.- Cybernetics Phase.- Synergetics Phase.- Home Protocol.- Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.- Semont's Maneuver.- Epley's Maneuver.- Personal Maneuver for PPV.- Lempert's Maneuver.- No Resolution Patients.- Mechanics Phase.- Cybernetics Phase.- Synergetics Phase.- Home Protocol.- Dizziness and Vertigo Following Whiplash Injuries.- Exercises in the Gymnasium.- Mechanics Phase.- Cybernetics Phase.- Synergetics Phase.- Home Protocol.- Dizziness in the Elderly.- Exercises in the Gymnasium.- Mechanics Phase.- Cybernetics Phase.- Synergetics Phase.- Home Protocol.- Some Suggestions To Ameliorate Lifestyle.- Dizziness and Structural Fragility Syndrome.- Exercises in the Gymnasium.- Mechanics Phase.- Cybernetics Phase.- Synergetics Phase.- Home Protocol. Skryť popis