A review on effectiveness of virtual reality-based exercise programs for vestibular dysfunction

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 PhD Candidate, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aims: Virtual reality technology creates the sensory complexity of the physical world in a controlled laboratory environment. Today, this technology has been considered in the vestibular rehabilitation program. In virtual reality vestibular rehabilitation, various stimuli with different levels of complexity are presented to the individual in a safe environment that is not possible to provide in real conditions. Here, we introduced various virtual reality technologies used in vestibular rehabilitation programs along with their findings, advantages, and disadvantages.
 
Materials and Methods: We searched all articles in Medline (Pubmed), Google scholar, Science Direct, and Cochrane databases using the following keywords: “vestibular rehabilitation”, “vertigo rehabilitation”, “vestibular dysfunction rehabilitation”, and “virtual reality rehabilitation” without date limitation.
 
Conclusion: Virtual-based rehabilitation programs appear to not only decrease vestibular symptoms similar to the traditional vestibular programs, but because of their interesting features, they develop more active participation and satisfaction in patients. Moreover, virtual programs with increased immersion create extensive sensory conflicts between vestibular and visual system that eventually results in faster, better, and longer-lasting compensation in central vestibular system.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 9, Issue 3
November 2020
Pages 317-327

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  • Receive Date: 09 September 2020
  • Revise Date: 03 October 2020
  • Accept Date: 05 October 2020
  • First Publish Date: 05 October 2020

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