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Normative based clinical tool for objective evaluation of postural responses.

Imre Cikajlo1, Ana Klemen, Marko Rudolf

  • 1Inst. for Rehabilitation, Ljubljana. imre.cikajlo@mail.ir-rs.si

Conference Proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference
|October 20, 2007
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This study introduces a new method for objectively assessing balance responses to unexpected disturbances. It identifies specific directional balance deficits in patients, aiding clinical assessment and home rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Clinical Neuroscience

Background:

  • Assessing postural responses to unexpected perturbations is crucial for understanding balance deficits.
  • Current methods may lack objectivity and detailed directional analysis.
  • Objective, normative-based assessments are needed for clinical and home environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel normative-based method and apparatus for objective assessment of postural responses.
  • To evaluate the method's effectiveness in identifying direction-dependent postural deficiencies in patients with neurological impairments.
  • To establish normative data for postural responses in neurologically intact individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a modified standing frame (BalanceTrainer) with electrical actuators to deliver controlled, multi-directional perturbations during quiet standing.

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  • Recorded ground reaction forces and calculated center of pressure to derive postural response indicators.
  • Established normative data from seven neurologically intact volunteers and contrasted patient responses (spinal cord injury, stroke) to this baseline.

    • Main Results:

    • The method successfully identified and numerically evaluated characteristic direction-dependent postural deficiencies in patients.
    • Postural responses of individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury and hemiparetic stroke were quantitatively contrasted to normative data.
    • The system demonstrated the ability to differentiate between normal and impaired postural control based on perturbation direction.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed normative-based method provides objective, quantitative evaluation of postural responses.
    • This approach is effective in identifying direction-dependent balance deficits in clinical settings.
    • The method shows potential for application in both clinical and home-based rehabilitation and assessment.