Older Adults With Dizziness

Effectiveness of conventional versus virtual reality-based vestibular rehabilitation exercises in elderly patients with dizziness: a randomized controlled study with 6-month follow-up

“…The induction of retinal slip creates optokinetic eye movements, which stimulate adaptation mechanisms. 30 , 31 In a recent study, it was used a headset and phone displaying a rollercoaster ride induce a visual and vestibular challenge to postural stability in 28 healthy, physically active people. The researchers stated that the virtual-reality environment applied by smartphones creates difficulties on postural stability control and can be used as a training stimulus.…”