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ArticleFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2026

Sex-related differences in the physical, functional, physiological, and emotional profile of adults with chronic vestibular hypofunction: a cross-sectional EXERVEST study.

Maitane Ruiz-Rios, Asier Lekue-Madinabeitia, Mikel Tous-Espelosin, Pablo Corres, Ibai Garcia-Tabar, Lucas Tojal-Sierra, Antonio Moreno-Rueda, Sara Maldonado-Martin

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Maitane Ruiz-RiosGIzartea, Kirola eta Ariketa Fisikoa Ikerkuntza Taldea (GIKAFIT), Society, Sports, and Physical Exercise Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education and Sport-Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Section, University of the Basque Country (EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain.
Asier Lekue-MadinabeitiaOtorrinolaringology Services of OSI Araba-Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Araba University Hospital, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain.
Mikel Tous-EspelosinGIzartea, Kirola eta Ariketa Fisikoa Ikerkuntza Taldea (GIKAFIT), Society, Sports, and Physical Exercise Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education and Sport-Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Section, University of the Basque Country (EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain.
Pablo CorresGIzartea, Kirola eta Ariketa Fisikoa Ikerkuntza Taldea (GIKAFIT), Society, Sports, and Physical Exercise Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education and Sport-Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Section, University of the Basque Country (EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain.
Ibai Garcia-TabarGIzartea, Kirola eta Ariketa Fisikoa Ikerkuntza Taldea (GIKAFIT), Society, Sports, and Physical Exercise Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education and Sport-Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Section, University of the Basque Country (EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain.
Lucas Tojal-SierraEpidemiology and Public Health Group, Bioaraba Health Research Institute, Vitoria-Gasteoz, Basque Country, Spain.
Antonio Moreno-RuedaOtorrinolaringology Services of OSI Araba-Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Araba University Hospital, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain.
Sara Maldonado-MartinGIzartea, Kirola eta Ariketa Fisikoa Ikerkuntza Taldea (GIKAFIT), Society, Sports, and Physical Exercise Research Group, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Education and Sport-Physical Activity and Sport Sciences Section, University of the Basque Country (EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain.

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Abstract

Background: Chronic vestibular hypofunction (CVH), often resulting from illness or injury, is linked to sedentary behaviour, poor sleep, and comorbidities. This cross-sectional descriptive study characterized the physical, functional, physiological, and emotional profiles of adults with CVH and explored sex-related differences within this population. Methods: Participants ( Results: As a group, participants showed a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.8 (0.7-0.9), mean MDGI score of 61.0 points, standard somatosensory and visual data from posturography, a median values of DHI, BDI-II, and BAI of 26.0 (16.0-34.0), 11.0 (4.0-17.5), and 12 (7.8-20.3), respectively; sleep efficiency >85%, greater sedentary behaviour (∼54%) relative to PA levels, reduced total sleep time (TST) and a higher frequency of nocturnal awakenings than recommended (35.7 ± 14.7 min). Sex-related differences were observed ( Conclusions: Adults with CVH exhibited a multidimensional clinical profile with sex-related differences in several physical, functional, and physiological outcomes. These findings support comprehensive clinical assessment and warrant longitudinal studies to determine the clinical relevance of these differences for personalized programs.

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cardiorespirarory fitnesspostural controlsex diferencessleep qualityvestibular hypofunction

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PMCPMC13555604

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