Intervention of Virtual Reality on Oculomotor Muscles and Balance

Intervention of Virtual Reality on Oculomotor Muscles and Balance

Prospective, controlled, randomized, non-masked longitudinal research project for the realization of a doctoral thesis, based on an intervention with virtual reality in order to assess whether the influence on balance and the oculomotor muscles is positive.

The introduction of new technologies in the field of medicine in all fields, and in particular the rehabilitation is fully in place and under development. There are numerous examples like these technologies, including virtual reality (VR), have helped different health fields such as surgery or physiotherapy.

The main aim of the study is to analyze these factors and analyze the way in which virtual reality (VR) can modulate the convergence of the gaze and can influence the center of pressure (COP). As secondary objectives es proposes to analyze the interrelationship between the VR and the COP to analyze the clinical possibilities of application in the field of rehabilitation, whether due to a downward (oculomotor) or upward alteration (COP alteration), as well as if physical activity or gender can also influence.

The center of pressure (COP) is the point where the resultant of the ground reaction forces is applied to the base of support. The oscillation of the individual with respect to the ground is projected in an anteroposterior line (AP) and another mediolateral (ML). With these two parameters you can define the total route covered by the COP. The population general presents a small area: parameters of short distance and fast and precise displacements. An alteration of the balance can be objectified by measuring an increase in the same area; reflecting a loss of axis control AP and ML and a slowing in the perception of this loss.

The oculomotor muscles are responsible for maintaining horizontal gaze; given the position bipedal, the brain seeks to maintain this premise to allow carrying out the usual activities in it position A good response of this musculature, specifically, the ability to accommodate the convergence of the look, will guarantee optimal function.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 and 25 years old.
• No visual alteration.
• No history of vertigo.
• No pathology that compromises balance.
• Physically active (where the first two questions are affirmative and are 3 days and 3 hours, respectively.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Taking medication that affects the nervous and/or motor system.
• Smoking, alcoholism, taking illicit drugs or neurologically active medications.