Mal de Debarquement and Posture: Reduced Reliance on Vestibular and Visual Cues

Abstract

The results show that MD is associated with postural instability, slower motor reflexes, and larger sways in response to abrupt changes in the body's center of gravity. These findings may be explained by under reliance on vestibular and visual inputs and increased dependence on the somatosensory system for the maintenance of balance.