Visual-vestibular habituation and balance training for motion sickness

Background and Purpose. This case report describes physical therapy for mot ion sickness in a 34-year-old woman. The purpose of the report is twofold: (I) to provide an overview of the literature regarding motion sickness synd rome, causal factors, and rationale for treatment and (2) to describe the e valuation and treatment of a patient with motion sickness. Case Description and Outcomes. The patient initially had moderate to severe visually induce d motion sickness, which affected her functional abilities and prevented he r from working. Following 10 weeks of a primarily home-based program of vis ual vestibular habituation and balance training, her symptoms were alleviat ed and she could resume all work-related activities. Discussion. Although m otion sickness affects nearly one third of all people who travel by land, s ea, or air, little documentation exists regarding prevention or management. [Rine RM, Schubert MC, Balkany TJ. Visual-vestibular habituation and balan ce training for motion sickness.