Protocol for assessing functional impairments in patients with unilateral and bilateral vestibulopathy: a novel approach to evaluate the impact of vestibular loss in daily life setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current vestibular assessments typically focus on isolated reflex pathways, failing to reflect the integrative nature of balance control. Consequently, clinical results often do not align with patient-reported symptoms or functional limitations in daily life.

Objective

To develop and present a comprehensive multimodal protocol for assessing functional impairments in patients with unilateral vestibulopathy (UV) and bilateral vestibulopathy (BV) using wearable sensors and ecologically valid daily-life tasks.

Methods

We designed a protocol combining nine inertial measurement units (IMUs), eye-tracking glasses, and plantar pressure insoles to assess participants during 15 standardized tasks reflecting daily activities. Tasks were selected through literature rev

SUBMITTER: Corre J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12703974 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature