rehabilitation programmes presents therapists with considerable opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
Of particular importance are the effects on gait and balance as optimal treatment and the mechanisms by which these improve presently lack sufficient knowledge and evidence. In combination with the visual and auditory feedback that the NWFP provides, other aspects such as enjoyment, challenge, an enriched sensory environment and the subsequent effect on adherence also require consideration. These issues will be addressed in the current study and will provide some knowledge on how individuals with unilateral peripheral vestibular loss adhere to and interact with virtual reality programs.