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What can posturography tell us about vestibular function?Patients with balance disorders want answers to the following basic questions: (1) What is causing my problem? and (2) What can be done about my problem? Information to fully answer these questions must include status of both sensory and motor components of the balance control systems. Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) provides quantitative assessment of both sensory and motor components of postural control along with how the sensory inputs to the brain interact. This paper reviews the scientific basis and clinical applications of CDP. Specifically, studies describing the integration of vestibular inputs with other sensory systems for postural control are briefly summarized. Clinical applications, including assessment, rehabilitation, and management are presented. Effects of aging on postural control along with prevention and management strategies are discussed.
Document ID
20040088643
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Black, F. O.
(Legacy Clinical Research and Technology Center Portland, Oregon 97232, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 2001
Publication Information
Publication: Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume: 942
ISSN: 0077-8923
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DC 00205
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
NASA Discipline Neuroscience
Review, Academic
Non-NASA Center
Review

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