# Balance & Vestibular Issues ## Balance & Vestibular Issues ## Primitive Reflex Integration for Improving Balance and Vestibular Functioning Balance deficits and vestibular issues—including motion sickness—often have roots in an [underdeveloped sensory system](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=650 "Learn about the relationship between sensory processing and primitive reflexes"). These case studies show how using rhythmic movements and integrating primitive and postural reflexes can greatly improve vestibular functioning, [reduce or eliminate motion sickness](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=732 "See more information on Motion Sickness and Dizziness"), and promote the ability to balance with ease. *All case studies are written by students of the [Brain and Sensory Foundations First Level course](https://moveplaythrive.com/index.php?Itemid=362 "Course on reflex integration and innate rhythmic movements").* [ ![Young man using cable machine at gym. Text: Greater vestibular stability while working out](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LiGa_ANON25.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-man-has-better-balance-after-reflex-integration) ### [ Autistic Man Has Better Balance After Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/autistic-man-has-better-balance-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Smiling boy writing. 8-year-old: better legibility, no longer avoids writing tasks](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CaSz_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-benefits-from-reflex-integration) ### [ Boy with ADHD Benefits from Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-benefits-from-reflex-integration) [ ![Young girl running toward camera](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ChWO_SY.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-with-underlying-anxiety-balance-and-coordination-issues) ### [ Reflex Integration Helps with Underlying Anxiety, Balance, and Coordination Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-helps-with-underlying-anxiety-balance-and-coordination-issues) [ ![Preteen girl casually hanging out with friends. Text: No more headaches or need to chatter constantly.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CrMi_D.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-boosts-social-skills-coordination-and-self-regulation) ### [ Reflex Integration Boosts Social Skills, Coordination, and Self-Regulation ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-boosts-social-skills-coordination-and-self-regulation) [ ![Toddler boy picking up a stick outside in a feild. Text: Development takes off in every category.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JaCa_S.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/delayed-toddler-flourishes-with-reflex-integration) ### [ Delayed Toddler Flourishes with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/delayed-toddler-flourishes-with-reflex-integration) [ ![Smiling big sister hollding baby baby brother. Text: From hitting and biting to playing sweetly.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ChHo_S.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/behavior-balance-and-anxiety-transform-after-reflex-integration) ### [ Behavior, Balance, and Anxiety Transform after Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/behavior-balance-and-anxiety-transform-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Smiling kindergartener sitting at circle time. Text: Less hyperactivity, more balance and regulation](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SG_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-balance-and-behavior) ### [ Reflex Integration Improves Balance and Behavior ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/reflex-integration-improves-balance-and-behavior) [ ![Smiling boy writing at desk. Text: OT uses neurodevelopmental movements to help client with ASD](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_NiLe_H.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-writing-focus-and-regulation-after-reflex-integration) ### [ Better Writing, Focus, and Regulation after Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/better-writing-focus-and-regulation-after-reflex-integration) [ ![Happy boy catching a ball. Text: Better motor control after reflex integration](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SG_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-meets-balance-and-coordination-goals-in-2-5-months) ### [ 5-Year-Old Meets Balance and Coordination Goals in 2.5 Months ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-meets-balance-and-coordination-goals-in-2-5-months) [ ![Toddler boy eating a peach. Text: Neurodevelopmental movements help with ARFID.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmFi_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/toddler-with-arfid-now-trying-new-foods-every-week) ### [ Toddler with ARFID Now Trying New Foods Every Week ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/toddler-with-arfid-now-trying-new-foods-every-week) [ ![Little boy with Down's Syndrom laughing. Text: Calmer and more engaged in life.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MaWe_M2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-down-syndrome-benefits-from-neurodevelopmental-movements) ### [ Boy with Down Syndrome Benefits from Neurodevelopmental Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-down-syndrome-benefits-from-neurodevelopmental-movements) [ ![Boy in an orange shirt on top of playground equipment. Text: Boy shows more progress in 3 months than in prior 2 years](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_KeJa_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/balance-and-coordination-improve-with-reflex-integration) ### [ Balance and Coordination Improve with Reflex Integration ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/balance-and-coordination-improve-with-reflex-integration) [ ![Parent and young child embracing. Text: Mom has tears of joy, finally bonding with her daughter. Links to a case study showing huge positive changes aftr using neurodevelopmental movements.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_SaGl_I.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/healing-blocked-care-in-one-month-4-year-old-girl-opens-to-hugs-and-cuddles) ### [ Healing Blocked Care: In One Month, 4-Year-Old Girl Opens to Hugs and Cuddles ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/healing-blocked-care-in-one-month-4-year-old-girl-opens-to-hugs-and-cuddles) [ ![Boy smiling into camera. Text: Boy with ADHD now socializing and testing at grade level. Links to case study.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_BeDo_A3.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-and-ocd-no-longer-that-different-kid) ### [ Boy with ADHD and OCD: No Longer “That Different Kid” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/boy-with-adhd-and-ocd-no-longer-that-different-kid) [ ![Girl on grass, laughing. Text: Spin and giggle - No motion sickness!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AmA_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-motion-sickness-gone) ### [ Severe Motion Sickness Gone ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/severe-motion-sickness-gone) [ ![Boy playing with building blocks. Text: Achieving goals and progressing rapidly.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_ElCa_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/four-year-old-boy-with-difficulties-performing-basic-daily-tasks-such-as-self-feeding-is-now-achieving-goals-after-three-weeks-of-rhythmic-movements) ### [ 4-Year-Old Boy with Difficulties Performing Basic Daily Tasks Such as Self-Feeding Is Now Achieving Goals after Three Weeks of Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/four-year-old-boy-with-difficulties-performing-basic-daily-tasks-such-as-self-feeding-is-now-achieving-goals-after-three-weeks-of-rhythmic-movements) [ ![ Boy vacuuming. Text: Boy has no more fear of vacuum noise.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TeDa_F.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/extreme-sensitivity-motor-skills-and-social-skills-improve) ### [ Extreme Sensitivity, Motor Skills, and Social Skills Improve ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/extreme-sensitivity-motor-skills-and-social-skills-improve) [ ![Therapist and child practicing movements. Text: Life-changing results for all children.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_JeE_SIBS.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/life-changing-results-for-children) ### [ Life-Changing Results for Children ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/life-changing-results-for-children) [ ![Woman happily sitting in a car passenger seat. Text: No more motion sickness](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LH_SELF2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/car-sickness-disappears-after-doing-rhythmic-movements) ### [ Car Sickness Disappears after doing Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/car-sickness-disappears-after-doing-rhythmic-movements) [ ![Boy happy and jumping. Text: 5-year-old boy with SPD sustains emotional regulation, increases confidence: OT impressed.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TA_ANON1.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-boy-with-spd-sustains-emotional-regulation-increases-confidence-ot-impressed) ### [ 5-Year-Old Boy with SPD Sustains Emotional Regulation, Increases Confidence. OT Impressed! ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-year-old-boy-with-spd-sustains-emotional-regulation-increases-confidence-ot-impressed) [ ![Toddler hugging parent. Text: PT impressed! Toddler girl makes huge strides in gross motor skills](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LH_E.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/toddler-girl-huge-strides-in-gross-motor-skills) ### [ Toddler Girl, Huge Strides in Gross Motor Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/toddler-girl-huge-strides-in-gross-motor-skills) [ ![Photo of boy watching giant bubbles float above him. Text: Sensory & Behavior Improves.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CS_C.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/movement-helps-sensory-behavior-for-9-year-old) ### [ Movement Helps Sensory & Behavior for 9-Year-Old ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/movement-helps-sensory-behavior-for-9-year-old) [ ![Young girl on her back, holding a ball with her hands and feet. Text: Core strength, emotional regulation, handwriting, and more—improved!](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_CD_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/watch-mommy-i-can-do-a-sit-up) ### [ “Watch Mommy! I Can Do a Sit Up!!” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/watch-mommy-i-can-do-a-sit-up) [ ![Boy riding bike. Text: ADHD: OT says, "I have never witness results like these"](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AlRa_B.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-in-2-months-ot-sees-profound-improvements-across-multiple-functional-areas) ### [ ADHD: In 2 months OT sees “profound improvements across multiple functional areas” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/adhd-in-2-months-ot-sees-profound-improvements-across-multiple-functional-areas) [ ![Three young boys chatting and laughing. text: Was barely verbal, now having conversations.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_DiJy_ANON2.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-year-old-boy-goes-from-not-responding-to-name-to-socializing-talking-learning-and-playing) ### [ 4-Year-Old Boy Goes From Not Responding to Name to Socializing, Talking, Learning, and Playing ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/4-year-old-boy-goes-from-not-responding-to-name-to-socializing-talking-learning-and-playing) [ ![Older gentleman walking in woods. Text" 67-year-old man makes huge gains in balance, cognition, pain relief.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_TeHe_ANON.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-senior-man) ### [ Rhythmic Movements and Primitive Reflex Integration Make a Big Difference for Senior Man ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/rhythmic-movements-and-primitive-reflex-integration-make-a-big-difference-for-senior-man) [ ![Young boy blowing dandelion fluff. Text: Boy with ASD, Now Smiling and Moving Well](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AnLa_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-yr-old-with-autism-was-crying-and-screaming-with-challenges-now-eager-to-try-new-skills) ### [ 5-Year-Old with Autism: Was Crying and Screaming with Challenges, Now Eager to Try New Skills ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/5-yr-old-with-autism-was-crying-and-screaming-with-challenges-now-eager-to-try-new-skills) [ ![Girl balancing on playground equipment with the help of her dad. Text: Mom of girl with ASD: "I see progress almost every day."](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_LB_R.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-in-speech-motor-vision-social-emotional-after-one-year-a-completely-different-child) ### [ Improvements in Speech, Motor, Vision, Social-Emotional — After One Year, “a Completely Different Child” ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/improvements-in-speech-motor-vision-social-emotional-after-one-year-a-completely-different-child) [ ![Boy practicing martial arts. Caption: Parent report major changes in teen son.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_AT_A.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/huge-improvements-in-focus-balance-handwriting-and-organization-for-13-year-old-boy) ### [ Huge Improvements in Focus, Balance, Handwriting, and Organization for 13-Year-Old Boy ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/huge-improvements-in-focus-balance-handwriting-and-organization-for-13-year-old-boy) [ ![Boy jogging away from camera. Text: Parents are Delighted in Son's Progress with Body.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Case_Studies/CS_MS_L.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-focuses-on-reflex-foundation-builds-focus-strength-self-regulation-pencil-grip) ### [ OT Focuses on Reflex Foundation, Builds Focus, Strength, Self-Regulation, Pencil Grip ](https://moveplaythrive.com/evidence/case-studies/ot-focuses-on-reflex-foundation-builds-focus-strength-self-regulation-pencil-grip) Page 1 of 2 - - - 1 - [ 2 ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/balance-and-vestibular-issues?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/balance-and-vestibular-issues?start=30) - [ ](https://moveplaythrive.com/case-studies-conditions/balance-and-vestibular-issues?start=30)