Vestibular perceptual learning improves self-motion perception, posture, and gait in older adults.
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Vestibular motion perception declines with age, increasing the risk of falling substantially. We performed a two-week perceptual learning intervention using a self-motion direction discrimination task (2800 training trials per person) on a 6 degrees of freedom motion platform in healthy older adults (n = 40, aged 70-88 yr). Linear inter-aural and angular roll tilt vestibular thresholds improved with training (95% credible interval for pre/post difference), suggesting altered sensitivity post-training. Moreover, improved perceptual abilities transfer to actual posture (reduced sway) and gait parameters. Passive self-motion discrimination training provides a new and promising way to counteract age-related sensory decline. It can reduce the risk of falling, and thereby maintain individual autonomy and quality of life.
DOI: 10.48620/20056
Authors: Fitze, Daniel C, Ertl, Matthias, Radlinger, Lorenz, Mast, Fred W.
Institution: Institute of Psychology
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6966705335
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