Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review

Background: People often experience vertigo and other co-occurring effects caused by the action of a strong magnetic field, such as those found in the MRI generator. This effect is a result of vestibular stimulation of the inner ear, the mechanism being a magnetohydrodynamic force (Lorentz force) w...

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Main Authors: Monika Olszanecka, Tomasz Olszanecki, Anna Hanslik, Agata Białek, Agnieszka Walczak, Magdalena Mendak
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Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2025-02-01
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author Monika Olszanecka
Tomasz Olszanecki
Anna Hanslik
Agata Białek
Agnieszka Walczak
Magdalena Mendak
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Tomasz Olszanecki
Anna Hanslik
Agata Białek
Agnieszka Walczak
Magdalena Mendak
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description Background: People often experience vertigo and other co-occurring effects caused by the action of a strong magnetic field, such as those found in the MRI generator. This effect is a result of vestibular stimulation of the inner ear, the mechanism being a magnetohydrodynamic force (Lorentz force) which is generated by the interaction between normal ionic currents in the endolymph of the inner ear and the strong magnetic fields of the static MRI devices. The result of the induction is magnetic vestibular stimulation (MVS). Aim of the study: This study aims to present potential of MVS in research of vestibular function, hemispatial neglect syndrome (HNS) and rehabilitation. Materials and Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using keywords including “magnetic vestibular stimulation”, “hemispatial neglect syndrome”, “caloric vestibular stimulation”, “galvanic vestibular stimulation”, “rehabilitation” in different combinations. Materials and Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using keywords including “magnetic vestibular stimulation”, “hemispatial neglect syndrome”, “caloric vestibular stimulation”, “galvanic vestibular stimulation”, “rehabilitation” in different combinations. Results: Several studies have been conducted using MVS, bringing new light to set-point adaptation of vestibular system. Moreover, MVS can induce spatial attention bias similar to HNS for at least one hour during session. Conclusions: MVS is a novel tool with many possibilities in e.g. vestibular research. Apart from research, it may have great potential in rehabilitation of patients with HNS – which could be beneficial also for athletes affected by stroke.
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spelling doaj-art-5efc6711ffe9450b91d67c64887c62ed2025-02-12T08:26:13ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-02-013810.12775/QS.2025.38.58186Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a reviewMonika Olszanecka0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7135-2097Tomasz Olszanecki1https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8495-5316Anna Hanslik2https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5094-0012Agata Białek3https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3478-4698Agnieszka Walczak4https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5608-1294Magdalena Mendak5https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7347-1393Czerniakowski Hospital in WarsawUniversity Clinical Hospital in Opole, al. Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital in Opole, al. Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital in Opole, al. Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, PolandUniversity Clinical Centre in Gdańsk, 80-952 Gdańsk, PolandUniversity Clinical Hospital in Opole, al. Witosa 26, 45-401 Opole, Poland Background: People often experience vertigo and other co-occurring effects caused by the action of a strong magnetic field, such as those found in the MRI generator. This effect is a result of vestibular stimulation of the inner ear, the mechanism being a magnetohydrodynamic force (Lorentz force) which is generated by the interaction between normal ionic currents in the endolymph of the inner ear and the strong magnetic fields of the static MRI devices. The result of the induction is magnetic vestibular stimulation (MVS). Aim of the study: This study aims to present potential of MVS in research of vestibular function, hemispatial neglect syndrome (HNS) and rehabilitation. Materials and Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using keywords including “magnetic vestibular stimulation”, “hemispatial neglect syndrome”, “caloric vestibular stimulation”, “galvanic vestibular stimulation”, “rehabilitation” in different combinations. Materials and Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using keywords including “magnetic vestibular stimulation”, “hemispatial neglect syndrome”, “caloric vestibular stimulation”, “galvanic vestibular stimulation”, “rehabilitation” in different combinations. Results: Several studies have been conducted using MVS, bringing new light to set-point adaptation of vestibular system. Moreover, MVS can induce spatial attention bias similar to HNS for at least one hour during session. Conclusions: MVS is a novel tool with many possibilities in e.g. vestibular research. Apart from research, it may have great potential in rehabilitation of patients with HNS – which could be beneficial also for athletes affected by stroke. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58186magnetic vestibular stimulationvertigovestibulo-ocular reflexLorentz forcenystagmushemispatial neglect syndrome
spellingShingle Monika Olszanecka
Tomasz Olszanecki
Anna Hanslik
Agata Białek
Agnieszka Walczak
Magdalena Mendak
Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review
Quality in Sport
magnetic vestibular stimulation
vertigo
vestibulo-ocular reflex
Lorentz force
nystagmus
hemispatial neglect syndrome
title Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review
title_full Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review
title_fullStr Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review
title_full_unstemmed Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review
title_short Magnetic Vestibular Stimulation (MVS). A research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke-affected athletes – a review
title_sort magnetic vestibular stimulation mvs a research tool with possible implementation in rehabilitation of stroke affected athletes a review
topic magnetic vestibular stimulation
vertigo
vestibulo-ocular reflex
Lorentz force
nystagmus
hemispatial neglect syndrome
url https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/58186
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