Can Balance Predict Motion Sickness?
Review finds postural instability often precedes symptoms, but evidence is mixed on causality
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By
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Henry Thomas
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January 15, 2026
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Postural instability often occurs before motion sickness, but evidence does not confirm a definitive cause-and-effect relationship.
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The systematic review analyzed 16 studies involving 1,518 participants aged 9 to 63 years regarding motion sickness.
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Most studies reported an association between postural instability and motion sickness, but some found no consistent relationship.
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Variations in symptom presentation and measurement tools across studies limit direct comparability and contribute to inconsistent conclusions.
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Future research should include prospective pediatric cohorts and randomized controlled trials to clarify the mechanisms of motion sickness.
