Lead Sponsor

Clarkson University

Age

55 - 80 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

•Able to stand independently (without an assistive device)
•* This study requires participants to perform postural assessments including reactive balance following mechanical perturbations.
•* Participants will also perform headshake activities and weight shift training in standing for 20 mins will mini breaks.
•Participants must be between the ages of 55-80.

•Participants with evidence of:
•* Concussion, vestibular, balance or oculomotor issues for the prior 6 months.
•* Neuropathic conditions, particularly affecting the lower extremities. Participants with this issue will have sensory impairments which can affect their sensory assessment.
•* Current musculoskeletal deficits including significant postural abnormalities (signs of spinal, pelvic and leg length discrepancies).
•* Pain or limitations in neck range of motion.
•Recent (within 6 months) orthopedic surgery that impacts postural training.
•Visual Impairment ○ Participants must be able to see and follow targets in the virtual reality environment. Therefore, subjects must have 20/50 (corrected) vision. Subjects who are blind cannot participate.