Individuals with a vestibular-related disorder use a somatosensory-dominant strategy for postural orientation after inclined stance

R. Chong, B. Berl, B. Cook, P. Turner, K. Walker

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Abstract

Objectives: The visual, somatosensory, and vestibular systems are critical for establishing a sensorimotor set for postural control and orientation. The goal of this study was to assess how individuals with a vestibular-related disorder keep their balance following prolonged stance on an inclined surface. We hypothesize that subjects will show greater reliance on the somatosensory system than age-matched controls as inferred by the presence of a forward postural lean aftereffect following the inclined stance (i.e., a positive response). Results: The results revealed an underlying somatosensory-dominant strategy for postural control in the vestibular group: 100% of the subjects tested positive compared to 58% in the control group (P=.006). Conclusion: Individuals with a vestibular-related disorder use a somatosensory-dominant strategy for postural orientation following prolonged inclined stance. The implications for the management of this population are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)635-640
Number of pages6
JournalActa Neurologica Scandinavica
Volume135
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2017

Keywords

  • balance control
  • postural control
  • somatosensory
  • vestibular
  • vision

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology

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