Rehabilitation after CPA tumour surgery
Vestibular rehabilitation after cerebellopontine angle tumour surgery
After CPA tumour surgery, the balance system may function differently or less well. Vestibular rehabilitation can help the body adapt to this new situation and improve balance.
Make an appointmentWhat is rehabilitation after CPA tumour surgery?
A CPA tumour is a benign tumour in the area of the hearing and vestibular nerve. After treatment or surgery, the balance system on one side may function less well.
The body must then learn to regulate balance in a different way. This is called vestibular compensation.
CPA tumour
Benign tumour
A benign tumour in the area of the hearing and vestibular nerve.
Reduced function
One side
After surgery, the balance system on one side may function less well.
Vestibular compensation
Brain adaptation
The brain learns to cope with changed information.
Which symptoms can occur after surgery?
Symptoms can vary per person: instability while walking, uncertainty during movement, movement sensitivity, blurred vision during movement, difficulty with busy environments, fatigue, and reduced confidence in movement.
What does rehabilitation involve?
Rehabilitation focuses on vestibular compensation and may include gaze stabilisation training, balance training, gait training, habituation exercises, gradual reintroduction of daily activities, and practicing with head movements.
Treatment is tailored to the phase of recovery, the symptoms, and the patient's exercise tolerance.
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