System and method for assessment and rehabilitation of balance impairment using virtual reality

A device for improving postural function in a subject comprising:

• an augmented reality headset;
• a set of at least one orientation sensor;
• a computing device;
• and
• a non-transitory computer readable medium with instructions stored thereon, that when executed by a processor, perform steps comprising:
• superimposing a fixed reference point on a scene presented to a subject on the augmented reality headset;
• monitoring a set of orientation parameters gathered from the set of at least one orientation sensor;
• calculating a postural deficiency from the set of orientation parameters;
• creating an unstable scene by adjusting the position of the fixed reference point based on the set of orientation parameters;
• and
• altering the dependency of the subject's postural control system on the visual display, correcting the postural deficiency.