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Optic Flow Stimulation

Meaning

Optic Flow Stimulation is the deliberate and systematic use of large-scale, translational visual motion, typically generated during forward self-movement like walking, running, or driving, to robustly engage specific visual, vestibular, and motor integration pathways in the brain. This unique form of stimulation has been clinically observed to reduce limbic system activity and promote a state of calm focus, likely by inhibiting the highly active default mode network and enhancing prefrontal executive function. It serves as a powerful, non-pharmacological tool for stress reduction and sustained, focused attention.