Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Gaze Stabilization exercises in individuals with Motion Sickness

Background Motion sensitivity, also referred to as motion sickness, is a common condition, with a prevalence of 28 percent in the general population. Motion sickness occurs due to a sensory conflict between the vestibular system and visual inputs. This sensory mismatch creates confusion in the brain, leading to the onset of symptoms. Despite Vestibular rehabilitation VR and Gaze stability exercises GSE potential, there is a lack of comprehensive research on their effectiveness in reducing motion sickness symptoms. Current VR and GSE protocols vary widely, highlighting the need for standardized, evidence-based approaches.

Purpose To determine the effect of vestibular rehabilitation and gaze stabilization exercises in individuals with motion sickness.

Methods Participants will be recruited on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Using the computer-generated random number, the participants will be randomly allocated into three groups. For six weeks, the group 1 will receive vestibular rehabilitation, gaze stability exercises and conventional treatment, the other group 2 will receive vestibular rehabilitation and conventional treatment while the other group 3 will receive only conventional treatment.   Outcome measures Motion sickness Quotient MSQ, Motion Sickness Assessment Questionnaire MSAQ, Vestibular Rehabilitation Benefits Questionnaire VRBQ will be used to assess the subject pre intervention and post intervention.

Data Analysis Normality will be established with the help of Shapiro Wilk test. Demographics will be reported with the help of descriptive statistics. Parametric and non parametric test will be used to analyse within and between two groups. The level of significance will be kept at 0.05.