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Experimental Methods to Study Human Postural Control
Published on: September 11, 2019
Use of sensory information during postural control in children with cerebral palsy: systematic review
Sílvia Leticia Pavão1, Fernanda Pereira dos Santos Silva, Geert J P Savelsbergh
1a Department of Physiotherapy, Neuropediatrics Section , Federal University of São Carlos , Brazil.
Insights
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) show impaired postural control due to sensory processing deficits. Manipulating sensory input affects their stability, highlighting the need for targeted rehabilitation strategies.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Sensory processing impairments are linked to postural control deficits in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- These deficits can impact daily function and participation.
- Understanding sensory processing's role is crucial for effective CP rehabilitation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on the effects of sensory information manipulation on postural control in children with CP.
Main Methods:
- A tailored search strategy was employed across relevant databases.
- 11 full-text reports meeting inclusion criteria were analyzed.
Main Results:
- Sensory information significantly affects postural control in children with CP.
- Children with CP demonstrate reduced responsiveness to sensory input and less stability during sensory conflicts or perturbations.
- Visual and somatosensory information under static conditions were most frequently studied.
Conclusions:
- Children with CP exhibit altered postural control responses to sensory manipulation.
- Current research lacks studies on functional activities, indicating a need for further investigation into various sensory cues and real-world applications.
Abstract:
Impairments in sensory processing in children with cerebral palsy (CP) appear to be a cause of the postural control deficits they present and may affect function and participation in daily activities. Understanding the role of sensory processing in postural control can better inform their rehabilitation. Thus, the authors aimed to systematically review the literature concerning effects of sensory information manipulation on postural control in children with CP. A tailored search strategy in relevant databases identified 11 full-text reports that fulfilled the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Sensory information affects postural control in children with CP. These children are less responsive to sensory input, and therefore are less able to perform adjustments during sensory perturbation. They exhibit less postural stability in the presence of sensory conflicts. The most commonly studied sources of sensory data are visual and somatosensory information, particularly when processed under static conditions. There are no studies addressing sensory information manipulation on postural control during the performance of functional activities. Further studies addressing manipulation of new sources of sensory cues on postural control are required.
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