#Virtual reality falls trial

An increase in the postural oscillations of the control subjects (p < 0.05), a reduction in the occurrence of falls (p = 0.039) and an improvement in the quality of life of the control-test group (p < 0.05) were observed. The final sample consisted of 26, predominantly female subjects. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Catholic University of Salvador and registered in the Clinical Trials database ( NCT02877030). Comparison tests of the averages (intra and inter groups) and correlations were applied considering an alpha of 5% and power of 80%. In addition, the Brief Pain Inventory and the WHOQoL Bref were used to measure pain intensity and quality of life.

To evaluate postural oscillations by baropodometry (total area, anterior, posterior and lateral projection), the Footwork® system was used and by cinemetry (angle of the body, hip and ankle alignment in the lateral view), the CVMob system.

#Virtual reality falls trial

This is a randomized crossover clinical trial performed in subjects with imbalance disorders (HAM/TSP). This study investigated the effectiveness of a balance training exercise protocol through a virtual game. These findings stimulate the use of exercise protocols associated with postural control. People with HTLV-1 associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) have sensorimotor losses and postural instability, resulting in frequent falls.