Head Movement Effects in a Cost-Effective Virtual Reality Training Environment for Balance Rehabilitation

McConville, Kristiina M. Valter; Virk, Sumandeep; Milosevic, Matija

doi:10.1109/icvr.2007.4362143

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“…In a study on audio-feedback Huang et al found (2006), that sound is an effective feedback for temporal information, and that visual information works better for spatial feedback Huang, Wolf and He, 2006). Also, several studies in the SPIRALL Laboratory at Ryerson University demonstrated a positive impact of virtual reality training on postural balance (McConville, Virk and Milosevic, 2007);Virk et al, 2007). This group of studies also found a beneficial effect of active use of arms and increased awareness about the role of arm movements for balance maintenance and recovery (Milosevic and McConville, 2007a;Milosevic and McConville, 2007b).…”

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Audio-visual biofeedback system for postural control

Milosevic¹,

McConville²

2011

International Journal on Disability and Human Development

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This study presents an application of biofeedback in balance training, in particular an audiovisual balance rehabilitation system designed for training of the elderly. Motivated by the need to provide portable, cost-effective and accessible training devices, the system implements a MEMS accelerometer to quantify the balance board movements during a balancing task and use them to provide a real-time, synchronous audio-visual biofeedback. The visual feedback displays the offset and the overall performance of the balance board. The audio feedback is based on the sound localization cues that indicate the direction of the balance board movements using stereo sound. Initial results indicate a significant improvement in the postural stability when the audio-visual biofeedback is provided. The pilot study found significant improvements in maintenance and recovery of dynamic balance manifested through decreased variability of complex, lateral and front-to-back movements during a balancing task.

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Audio-visual biofeedback system for postural control

Milosevic¹,

McConville²

2011

International Journal on Disability and Human Development

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“…VR also gave the SPT an opportunity to provide variety to the patient's program. Another objective of the VR environment was decreasing the patient's anxiety with heights that may simulate experiences in his line of work [13]. The Roller Coaster and The Walk VR apps were utilized to decrease the patient's anxiety with heights following similarities of exposure therapy [19].…”

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“…A study by McConville and Milosevic, suggests that active video games could be used to improve postural balance by challenging the vestibular system with various head movements [12] [13]. Some applications available include active video games that place a person into head positions that are seen in a vestibular rehabilitation program.…”

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Improving Balance through Virtual Reality and Physical Therapy Integration

Esguerra¹,

Johnson²

2017

IJCM

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Background and Purpose: Virtual reality (VR) is an innovative technology that shows promise in the assistance of physical therapy (PT). This case report explores the use of virtual reality with a patient suffering from unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH). Case Description: The patient is a 50-year-old male who was referred to physical therapy following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was diagnosed with having an acute left UVH, accompanied by reports of dizziness, imbalance and gait disturbances which impaired him from his work in construction. Intervention: The patient was seen two to three times a week for 40-minute sessions along with an individualized home exercise program. Interventions included vestibular rehabilitation exercises, balance training, gait training, and VR. The goals of VR were to provide taskspecific simulations to improve postural balance, decrease anxiety through exposure therapy, and improve smooth eye pursuits to improve static balance. Outcomes: Outcomes used included subjective questionnaires such as the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence survey and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) as well as functional tests like the Sensory Organization Test, Motor Control Test, and the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA). Outcome measures were performed at initial evaluation, at the 10th visit, and again at discharge. Notable improvements were seen on DHI and FGA scores. Conclusion: Dizziness, confidence, balance, and gait improved following vestibular rehabilitation combined with VR. Outcomes of this case suggest that virtual reality in conjunction with vestibular rehabilitation therapy is effective in improving deficits of unilateral vestibular hypofunction. Additionally, the use of VR in this case report suggests this can be an effective tool for intervention to facilitate patient-specific goals.

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Head Movement Effects in a Cost-Effective Virtual Reality Training Environment for Balance Rehabilitation

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Audio-visual biofeedback system for postural control

Audio-visual biofeedback system for postural control

Improving Balance through Virtual Reality and Physical Therapy Integration

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