This study aims to evaluate the effects of an Ai Chi-based rehabilitation program on balance, dizziness severity, and quality of life in patients with unilateral peripheral vestibular hypofunction. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard home-based vestibular rehabilitation exercises or an intervention group receiving additional Ai Chi sessions. The intervention will be conducted over a 4-week period with a total of 10 sessions under the supervision of a certified therapist.
Age between 18 and 70 years
Diagnosis of unilateral peripheral vestibular hypofunction
Presence of dizziness symptoms for at least 3 months
Ability to participate in Ai Chi and aquatic exercise program
Inability to complete assessment tests and questionnaires
Severe systemic disease that may interfere with exercise participation
Central vestibular disorders
Berg Balance Scale score ≤20