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Luciano Bernardi1, Monica Bissa, Giacomo DeBarbieri

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Postural sway, typically viewed as random, is influenced by physiological factors like respiration.
  • A direct link between the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and postural control has not been established.
  • The study aimed to investigate the ANS's direct influence on posture using a novel method.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if direct autonomic nervous system (ANS) stimulation affects postural sway.
  • To investigate the role of carotid baroreceptors in modulating posture.
  • To differentiate ANS-induced postural changes from respiratory influences.

Main Methods:

  • Thirteen healthy subjects stood on a force platform with eyes closed.
  • Controlled breathing was maintained while sinusoidal neck suction modulated carotid baroreceptors.
  • Spectral analysis measured sway, R-R interval, and blood pressure changes at various frequencies.

Main Results:

  • Neck suction significantly increased oscillations in R-R interval, blood pressure, and postural sway.
  • These effects were observed across a range of stimulation frequencies.
  • Postural sway alterations were more pronounced in the antero-posterior and medio-lateral planes, and greater on the left side.

Conclusions:

  • Postural sway is modulated by the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
  • Phasic stimulation of arterial baroreceptors directly influences posture.
  • Findings suggest potential therapeutic targets for conditions with coexisting autonomic and postural dysfunction.