Stabilometry as a diagnostic tool in clinical medicine

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Neurology
• Human Physiology

Background:

• Postural equilibrium is crucial for daily activities.
• Assessing stability of stance is vital in diagnosing neurological disorders.
• Existing methods may lack sensitivity or be invasive.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and validate Stabilomety as a method for measuring postural equilibrium.
• To assess the utility of Stabilomety in differentiating between healthy subjects and patients with neurological diseases.
• To highlight the sensitivity, accuracy, and practicality of Stabilomety.

Main Methods:

• Stabilomety involves transforming mechanical oscillations of the physiologic gravicentre into electric signals.
• These signals are amplified, recorded, and analyzed for frequency, duration, and amplitude.
• Coefficients assessing the influence of vision on stability are also calculated.

Main Results:

• Oscillation patterns (frequency, duration, amplitude) differ significantly between patients with various neurologic diseases and healthy subjects.
• Vision-influenced coefficients also show distinct variations.
• The method demonstrates high sensitivity and accuracy.

Conclusions:

• Stabilomety is a sensitive, accurate, and non-invasive method for assessing postural equilibrium.
• It effectively distinguishes between healthy individuals and those with neurological conditions.
• Its simplicity, speed, and safety allow for rapid screening of large populations.