A new wearable low-cost method to detect Virtual Reality sickness: A preliminary study

Introduction: Virtual reality (VR) settings was proved to be a useful complementary therapy for neurologic and orthopaedical rehabilitation. Patients attending VR rehab sessions can improve their motor function and autonomy in every-day life activities [1]. However, due to the virtual environment exposure, virtual reality sickness (VRS) can be observed: e.g. postural instability, fainting, sweating, disorientation and retching [2]. Mobility self-efficacy, balance confidence, and fear of falling can be evaluated by monitoring task-related biofeedback, which are linked to the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity [3].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research