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Clinical application of dynamic posturography for evaluating sensory integration and vestibular dysfunction.
1Department of Neuro-otology, Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, Oregon.
Neurologic Clinics
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Dynamic posturography assesses sensory organization for balance control by isolating visual, somatosensory, and vestibular feedback. This method screens for balance disorders and guides rehabilitation therapy.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biomechanics
- Vestibular System
Background:
- Clinical balance assessment often lacks specificity.
- Existing tests may not fully isolate sensory contributions to postural control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate dynamic posturography as a tool for assessing sensory organization in balance control.
- To determine its utility in screening for balance disorders and defining sensory deficits.
Main Methods:
- Dynamic posturography was employed to isolate visual, somatosensory, and vestibular feedback contributions.
- The system assesses the adaptive selection of sensory information for orientation relative to vertical.
Main Results:
- Dynamic posturography uniquely assesses sensory organization compared to other clinical tests.
- It effectively screens for balance disorders and identifies sensory deficits or central disorders.
Conclusions:
- Posturography provides functional insights into balance control system deficits.
- This information aids in defining patient restrictions, guiding rehabilitation, and monitoring recovery.