Gathering your ‘sea legs’: Extended durations in an offshore environment increases postural sway excursions MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 5.1.2021 Gathering your ‘sea legs’: Extended durations in an offshore environment increases postural sway excursions Abstract Background: Mal de debarquement (MdD), or often called ‘sea legs’, is the perception of self-motion after exposure to passive movement such as being on a boat at sea. Previous studies highlight sensory re-organization difficulties and postural control impairments after disembarking from sea travel in experienced crew members. However, the impact of MdD in individuals […] Read More
An uncommon cause of headache and dizziness after cruise travel: case report of Mal De Debarquement syndrome MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 3.2.2021 An uncommon cause of headache and dizziness after cruise travel: case report of Mal De Debarquement syndrome Abstract Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS), also known as disembarkment syndrome, is a benign neurological condition characterized by a feeling of rocking, bobbing, or swaying, usually presenting after an individual has been exposed to passive motion as from being on a cruise, long drive, turbulent air travel, or train. Clinical awareness about this condition is […] Read More
Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: a case report MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 9.7.2018 Mal de Debarquement Syndrome: a case report Abstract Mal de Debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is an uncommon neurological disorder seen in women, mostly in their fourth decade of life. It is characterized by a constant sensation of swaying or motion after one disembarks from a vehicle such as a ship or plane following a lengthy trip. These symptoms temporarily subside when the patient […] Read More
Treatment of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome in a deployed environment MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 5.18.2018 Treatment of Mal de Debarquement Syndrome in a deployed environment Abstract We report the case of a 26-year-old Caucasian female with persistent sensations of forward and reverse movement with spontaneous onset. This worsened over 4 wk. The patient reported an episode of these symptoms 5 mo prior, which lasted for 3 mo before improving. Our case details the treatment of Mal de Debarquement syndrome, or […] Read More
Mal de debarquement syndrome: a rare entity – a case report and review of the literature MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 8.5.2015 Mal de debarquement syndrome: a rare entity – a case report and review of the literature Abstract Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MDS) is a rare, understudied, underdiagnosed, and self-limiting condition. Etiology and incidence are unknown. It is characterized by abnormal sensation of motion/balance reported after travel by air, land, and sea; being reexposed to motion/activity relieves it. Symptoms may last from minutes to years. Workup though required reveals no findings; it […] Read More
Use of sensory reweighting for a woman with persistent Mal de Debarquement: a case report MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 4.1.2015 Use of sensory reweighting for a woman with persistent Mal de Debarquement: a case report Abstract Background and purpose: Persistent mal de debarquement is an uncommon disorder occurring after a sea voyage, or a plane or train trip. Symptoms include unsteadiness, rocking sensation, visual motion intolerance, cognitive slowing, and excessive fatigue. It is thought to be a result of faulty multisensory adaptation. The purpose of this case report was to […] Read More
Mal de debarquement: a case report MdDS Foundation 12:01 am 12.1.2014 Mal de debarquement: a case report No abstract available Read More
Clinical features and associated syndromes of mal de debarquement. webmaster 12:00 am 5.30.2008 Clinical features and associated syndromes of mal de debarquement. Abstract Objective To investigate the clinical features and natural history of mal de debarquement (MdD). Design Retrospective case review with follow-up questionnaire and telephone interviews. Setting University Neurotology Clinic. Patients Patients seen between 1980 and 2006 who developed a persistent sensation of rocking or swaying for at least 3 days after exposure to passive motion. […] Read More
