Postural control as assessed with virtual reality

We studied the use of virtual reality technology as a stimulus in balance e xaminations. A pilot study was made using a small group of healthy subjects to investigate the effect of alcohol and virtual reality stimulus on the s ubjects' balance. The tests showed that blood alcohol concentration account ed for almost 50% of the increased lateral body sway velocity. The new stim ulus technique based on virtual reality technology seems to be effective an d flexible for postural investigations.