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Effect of Gaze Stability Exercises on Chronic Motion Sensitivity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Shilpa B Gaikwad1, Eric G Johnson, Todd C Nelson
1Department of Physical Therapy, Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Florida (S.B.G.); and School of Allied Health Professions (E.G.J., T.C.N., O.I.A., Ab.A.A., Ah.A.A, N.S.D.), Loma Linda University, California.
Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy : JNPT
|March 17, 2018
Summary
Progressive gaze stability exercises improved postural stability in young adults with chronic motion sensitivity. These exercises also reduced motion sensitivity, but did not significantly impact anxiety levels.
Area of Science:
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Neuroscience
- Human Movement Science
Background:
- Motion sensitivity is prevalent and often linked to postural instability and anxiety.
- Gaze stability exercises show promise in improving postural control in individuals with motion sensitivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of progressive gaze stability exercises on postural stability, motion sensitivity, and anxiety.
- To investigate these effects in healthy young adults experiencing chronic motion sensitivity.
Main Methods:
- A single-blind randomized controlled trial involving 41 participants (ages 20-40) with chronic motion sensitivity.
- Intervention group performed gaze stability exercises; sham group performed saccadic eye movements for 6 weeks.
- Outcome measures included Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP-IVR), Motion Sensitivity Quotient (MSQ), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed a significant improvement in CDP-IVR Condition 2 scores (117% increase) compared to the sham group (35.2% increase).
- Motion Sensitivity Quotient (MSQ) scores significantly decreased in the intervention group post-treatment.
- Anxiety (STAI) scores reduced significantly in the sham group, but not the intervention group.
Conclusions:
- Progressive gaze stability exercises demonstrate potential benefits for managing chronic motion sensitivity and improving postural stability in young adults.
- Further research with larger, diverse populations is recommended to confirm and generalize these findings.
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