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Vestibular dysfunctions may be peripheral and/or central, presents different manifestations (visual or somatosensory conflict), reduced stability and functional capacity, gait deviationsand falls. The use of virtual reality has use in treatment of phobias, Parkinson’s disease, after stroke, children with cerebral palsy as well as vestibular disorders. Vestibular rehabilitation is based on mechanisms related to neuronal plasticity of the central nervous system and virtual games activities have been used. The virtual reality therapy in the treatment of vestibular dysfunction presents few studies run on journals; however, the few studies have evidenced good results, which, nevertheless, need to be further explored, applying stricter protocols. The therapy has contributed to improvement of postural balance, motor coordination, flexibility, physical function, also increased stability limit, reduce dizziness levels and rates of falls, providing functional independence and quality of life. Considering that, this feature may be relevant in the treatment of vestibular dysfunctions it is essential to investigate how virtual reality is being aggregatedin the vestibular rehabilitation process.  \nKeywords: Virtual reality; Vestibular dysfunction and physiotherapy  \n7Physiotherapist,(University Center Serra dos Órgãos-UNIFESO); Master in Science of Rehabilitation (UNISUAM), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil  \n8Medical school (UFF); Neurology Division – Head of Movement Disorders Unit (HUAP/UFF), Brazil  \n*Corresponding author: Victor Hugo do Vale Bastos, Brain Mapping and Functionality Laboratory (LAMCEF/ UFPI), Federal University of Piauí, Brazil, Email: victorhugobastos@[ufpi.edu.br](ufpi.edu.br)  \nReceived: June 15, 2015; Accepted: June 19, 2015;  \nPublished: June 22, 2015  \nShort Communication  \nThe vestibular system is a reference in balance control because it acts as a gravity sensor controlling the dynamic posture when the individual is walking, for example [1, 2] . Vestibular dysfunctions may be peripheral and/or central, occurring by primary or secondary causes, having as main manifestations, body sway under visual or somatosensory conflict conditions, reduced stability and functional capacity, gait deviations and falls [3] . Vestibular rehabilitation is based on mechanisms related to neuronal plasticity of the central nervous system, known as adaptation, habituation and substitution, where nerve cells establish new synaptic connections expanding its neural network [4] . A relatively new treatment based on games or virtual activities has been used in vestibular rehabilitation. Thus, the aim of this study is to present the effects of exposure therapy to virtual re","cbCaikh0GHTq4mpe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikh0GHTq4mpe","pdf",1856843,"English","# Abstract\n## Rationale for vestibular dysfunction and balance control\n## Mechanisms of vestibular rehabilitation and CNS plasticity\n## Virtual reality exposure therapy and clinical effects","[{\"question\":\"How does vestibular dysfunction affect balance and mobility?\",\"answer\":\"Vestibular dysfunctions may be peripheral and/or central, leading to visual or somatosensory conflicts, reduced stability and functional capacity, gait deviations, and increased risk of falls.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the role of vestibular rehabilitation in this article?\",\"answer\":\"Vestibular rehabilitation is described as relying on central nervous system plasticity mechanisms such as adaptation, habituation, and substitution, supported by changes in synaptic connections.\"},{\"question\":\"What benefits does virtual reality exposure therapy provide for vestibular dysfunction?\",\"answer\":\"The article links virtual reality therapy to improvements in postural balance, motor coordination, mobility and flexibility, physical function, increased stability limits, reduced dizziness, and lower fall rates, supporting functional independence and quality of life.\"}]","Virtual Reality as a Treatment for Vestibular Dysfunction - A New Paradigm of Clinical Physiotherapy | PDF"]