Beneficial effects of vestibular stimulation on learning and memory: an overview

Abstract

The vestibular system is considered the entryway to the brain and is said to have the most important influence for everyday functioning. Recent studies underlines the function of vestibular system is not just maintaining balance and equilibrium or reflexes but beneficial in advanced functions like improving cognition, improving diabetic condition, reducing stress etc. As the vestibular system remains enigmatic among the human senses it is fast becoming one of the most thoroughly and broadly researching topic.1 Stimulating vestibular system in a controlled way has shown many benefits like decreased self-stimulation, decreased hypersensitivity, increased postural security, increased concentration and attentiveness, increased balance, increased body awareness, calming effects, reduction of abnormal muscle tone.2 Although cradles, which apply a basic form of