Hospital da Luz Póvoa de Varzim has now available the Motion VR Virtualis , one of the most advanced equipment to evaluate and treat balance disorders. This technology allows higher precision and safety in the diagnosis and treatment of vertiginous syndromes, such as vertigo, dizziness, or unsteadiness. Vertigo and dizziness are not diseases, but symptoms of a wide range of balance disorders. It is always important to characterize those symptoms in order to identify the cause correctly and eventually prescribe a rehabilitation program. Upon the occurrence of a vertigo episode, the patient should avoid movements of the head and stressful visual environments, which could have negative consequences in terms of balance compensation and recovery. In the Consultation of Otorhinolaryngology – Vertigo and Balance Disorders , limitations to the balance function are assessed and patients may benefit from the Vestibular Rehabilitation Program that resorts to this virtual reality technology. Main advantages of Motion VR Virtualis: Safe submission of the patient to a combination of immersive virtual environments that allow to train balance and motor control. This is particularly important in complex cases of vertigo and imbalance. Greater motivation and adherence to treatment by patients. Customization of treatment. Significant reduction of symptoms after treatment, which reflects in the improvement of life quality and self-confidence in daily activities, with mitigation of the anxiety associated to the fear of new crises. The Motion VR Virtualis integrates immersive virtual reality with a dynamic 360º power platform, being specifically developed for vestibular rehabilitation exercises in environments simulating everyday situations of high sensory load which are problematic for these individuals (for instance, a trip to the supermarket or a shopping centre, or a car or train drive). By resorting to multisensorial stimuli, this technology enables to re-educate the brain and promote a faster and more effective functional recovery. It is particularly indicated in the treatment of situations such as vestibular neuritis (or neuronitis), Ménière’s disease, vestibular migraine, PPPD (persistent postural-perceptual dizziness), chronic unsteadiness, cranial trauma, cerebrovascular accident, and bilateral vestibular hypofunction. Offering this new technology to its clients, Hospital da Luz Póvoa de Varzim reinforces the commitment towards innovation and the guarantee of better healthcare. Book your appointments on the MY LUZ app or on the web version of MY LUZ .
