Effects of head motion on postural stability in healthy young adults with chronic motion sensitivity.

ABSTRACT: Background:Motion sensitivity, or motion sickness, is common in modern vehicular and visually stimulating environments. Several studies have shown a relationship between motion sensitivity and decreased postural stability. We aimed to evaluate the effects of head motion (horizontal and vertical) on postural stability in healthy adults with and without chronic motion sensitivity (CMS). Methods:Sixty healthy adult men and women (age, 20-40?years) with CMS (CMS group, n?=?30) and without CMS (non-CMS group, n?=?30) participated in the study. Postural stability was assessed during three conditions (static, horizontal head motion, and vertical head motion) using computerized dynamic posturography. Group and condition-related differences in equilibrium scores were evaluated. Results:There was no significant group x condition interaction (F2,114?=?0.9, partial ?2?=?0.04, p?=?0.35). However, significant condition-related differences in equilibrium scores were observed (F2,114?=?26.4, partial ?2?=?0.31, p?

SUBMITTER: Albalwi AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7106606 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature