Virtual Reality in Vestibular Rehabilitation for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome: A Case Report

Abstract

Mal de débarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a condition characterized by symptoms of imbalance and a sensation of swaying, particularly after sea travel, that occur following the cessation of movement. It typically appears after long sea voyages but can also be seen after airplane, train, or car travel. The exact cause of MdDS is unknown, but it is thought to involve a disruption in the systems in the brain that govern balance and motion perception. While there is no definitive treatment, therapy, and medications can sometimes alleviate symptoms. The aim of this case report was to demonstrate the success of using virtual reality in the treatment process of a 51-year-old male patient diagnosed with MdDS, and thus to raise awareness among clinicians to effectively manage the not well-known MdDS.

Keywords

• Mal de Débarquement Syndrome
• Dizziness
• Virtual Reality
• Vestibular Rehabilitation

Mal de Debarquement Sendromunda Sanal Gerçeklik ile Vestibüler Rehabilitasyon: Olgu Sunumu

Abstract

Mal de débarquement sendromu (MdDS), özellikle deniz yolculuğundan sonra ortaya çıkan ve hareketin durmasının ardından dengesizlik ve sallanma hissi gibi belirtilerle karakterize edilen bir hastalıktır. Genellikle uzun deniz yolculuklarından sonra ortaya çıkmakla birlikte, uçak, tren veya araba yolculuklarından sonra da görülebilmektedir. MdDS'nin nedeni tam olarak bilinmemektedir, ancak beyindeki denge ve hareket algısını yöneten sistemlerde bir bozulma olduğu düşünülmektedir. Kesin bir tedavi yöntemi bulunmamakla birlikte, bazı durumlarda terapi ve ilaçlar belirtileri hafifletebilir. Bu vaka raporunun amacı, MdDS tanısı konulan 51 yaşında bir erkek hastanın tedavi sürecinde sanal gerçekliğin kullanılmasının başarısını göstermek ve böylece yeterince iyi tanınmayan MdDS'yi etkili bir şekilde yönetebilmek için klinisyenler arasındaki farkındalığı artırmaktır.

Keywords

• Mal de Débarquement Sendromu
• Baş Dönmesi
• Sanal Gerçeklik
• Vestibüler Rehabilitasyon

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