Vestibular pathology has been documented following barotrauma and/or head acceleration associated with exposure to explosions. The usual symptoms include dizziness and headache, with dizziness and associated imbalance contributing disproportionately to disability. Several agencies have noted the need for better vestibular evaluation and rehabilitation following exposure to improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The authors asked subject matter experts to assist in formulating recommendations for initial assessment and rehabilitation of balance problems following ...
This report explores the use of tactual sway cueing as a compensatory strategy for patients suffering disequilibrium. Sway feedback systems have the potential to aid Soldiers with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other patients whose balance has been disrupted by concussions, labyrinthine diseases, or aging. Several sway feedback approaches are considered and recommendations are made concerning the steps necessary for the successful transition of promising approaches.
An immersive technology being developed by the Army to provide enhanced situation awareness for military personnel involves the use of tactile stimulators arranged in a matrix pattern surrounding the torso. When activated sequentially the tactile display can be swept over the torso to provide a sense of motion. This tactile stimulus can alter the perceived experience of self-motion produced by large field-of-view displays. The tactile display can also alter the ...
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