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Shake the Sea Legs: Treating Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MDDS) in Rancho Santa Fe

If you’ve ever stepped off a boat, cruise ship, or even a long car ride and felt like the ground was still moving beneath your feet, you’ve experienced “sea legs.”

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At True Performance in Rancho Santa Fe, we specialize in cutting-edge neurological and vestibular therapies designed to help patients overcome MDDS and regain their sense of balance, confidence, and control.

Understanding Mal de Débarquement Syndrome

MDDS is a rare and often misunderstood condition that makes you feel like you’re rocking or swaying even while standing on solid ground. While the exact cause is still not fully understood, MDDS is widely recognized within the medical community and, with the right treatment plan, patients can find meaningful relief.

Unlike typical motion sickness, MDDS doesn’t always resolve on its own. The condition is most commonly reported in women between the ages of 30 and 60, and research suggests possible links to hormonal changes, migraines, and vestibular system dysfunction.

Symptoms of MDDS

The hallmark symptom of Mal de Débarquement Syndrome is the persistent sensation of rocking, swaying, or unsteadiness without any physical movement.

Additional symptoms may include:

  • Trouble balancing or maintaining stability
  • Difficulty concentrating or mental fatigue
  • Anxiety, confusion, or irritability
  • Feelings of depression due to prolonged discomfort
  • Symptoms that worsen with stress, fatigue, flickering lights, or when watching TV/screens


Interestingly, some people find that their symptoms improve while in motion (such as driving) but return once they are still.

How True Performance Treats MDDS in Rancho Santa Fe

Because MDDS presents differently for each patient, there isn’t a universal treatment protocol. At True Performance, we take an individualized approach, combining the most effective vestibular and neurological therapies available.

Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may include:

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): Advanced balance and movement training to help recalibrate the brain’s response to motion.
  • GyroStim Therapy: A rotating, laser-guided system that challenges and strengthens the brain’s sensorimotor function.
  • Neurofeedback Training: Non-invasive brain stimulation to retrain abnormal patterns and restore equilibrium.
  • Cognitive Support Therapies: Addressing the psychological effects of MDDS such as anxiety or fatigue.

This integrative method allows us to target the underlying dysfunction in the brain-body connection, rather than just masking the symptoms.Regain Your Steadiness with MDDS Treatment in Rancho Santa FeLiving with persistent rocking and swaying sensations can disrupt every aspect of daily life — from walking confidently to enjoying social interactions.

At True Performance in Rancho Santa Fe, our team uses the latest therapeutic innovations to help patients manage and overcome the challenges of Mal de Débarquement Syndrome.

Don’t let MDDS control your life. Contact True Performance today to schedule a consultation and explore how our proven therapies can help you restore balance and get back to steady ground.