[Posturographic biofeedback training in equilibrium disorders]

In addition to the usual physical training for treatment of ataxia, individually adaptable biofeedback training programs by means of a stationary posturographic platform and feedback via the screen of a connected microcomputer were developed, including not only static, but especially dynamic exercises. Through an open randomised study of 72 patients with ataxia of cerebellar, brainstem and vestibular origin the effect of this training was examined by analysing the training courses parameters, which were compared with the courses of 10 normal subjects, and by the patient and the physician rating the unsteadiness of stance and gait under everyday's conditions. In particular, a significant improvement of the common function could be shown at the biofeedback training group in comparison to the group only with physical training. It is therefore concluded, that this--highly accepted--training may be a valuable tool in neurological rehabilitation of atactic patients.