Professor, NeuRA
Adjunct Prof, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Conjoint Prof, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW
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Professor Americo Migliaccio heads a research group that investigates the neural mechanisms underlying the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR). He is particularly focused on determining the neural mechanisms important for recovery after partial injury of the vestibular organ/s. He is also developing a new rehabilitation technique and device to modify VOR function.
We will address loss of balance, a pressing health-related issue that affects quality of life in ~5% of the population. Once the balance organ is injured or degrades with age, no treatments restore function. We have identified a nerve-pathway crucial for balance system adjustment & self-repair. The sensitivity of this pathway can be increased with vitamin C. We will determine if vitamin C treatment can improve recovery after balance loss and potentially translate to the clinic.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MICHAEL SCHUBERT Honorary Senior Research Fellow
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR PHILLIP CREMER Honorary Senior Research Fellow
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ALAN BRICHTA Honorary Senior Research Fellow
DR REBECCA LIM Honorary Research Fellow
CHRISTOPHER TODD Research Assistant
WILLIAM FIGTREE Research Assistant
TANVIR AHMED PhD student
DAVID GRENET PhD student
A multifactorial tailored approach for treating dizziness was effective in reducing dizziness handicap in community-living people aged 50 years and older. No difference was seen on the other primary outcomes. Our findings therefore support the implementation of individualized, multifaceted evidence-based therapies to reduce self-perceived disability associated with dizziness in middle-aged and older people.
A multifactorial tailored approach for treating dizziness was effective in reducing dizziness handicap in community-living people aged 50 years and older. No difference was seen on the other primary outcomes. Our findings therefore support the implementation of individualized, multifaceted evidence-based therapies to reduce self-perceived disability associated with dizziness in middle-aged and older people.
A visual stimulus driving the VOR gain to unity toward the nonadapting side aids unilateral adaptation more so than no visual stimulus.