Effect of neuromuscular balance on static balance in adult and elderly populations

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https://doi.org/10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2020.18.799

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Neuromuscular Balance; Stabilometry; Postural Balance; Manipulation.

Abstract

Introduction: Postural control has two behavioral goals: postural balance and orientation, which are achieved through a dynamic relationship between sensory information and muscle activity. To maintain body balance, the vestibular, optical and proprioceptive systems must be fully functioning. Neuromuscular balance (NB), developed by François Soulier, is a non-manipulative method that involves applying a soft vibration or a micro-thrust with a small mechanical device to a joint or vertebra in order to induce realignment and readjustment. Objective: To identify the biomechanical effect of NB upon static balance and body oscillations of adults and the elderly through stabilometry. Methodology: In this interventional study, 20 healthy volunteers - 10 young adults (aged between 18 and 30 years old) and 10 elderly (aged between 60 and 80 years old) - were subjected to 10 consecutive weekly NB sessions. Stabilometry was assessed at baseline and after the 10th intervention (center of pressure (COP) behavior parameters: total area in mm2, laterolateral and anteroposterior width in mm). Results: Anteroposterior as well as total area oscillations significantly decreased in the adult population (p<0.0179 and p<0.0242, respectively). Additionally, all parameters were reduced in both groups, although differences between pre and post intervention were not statistically significant. Conclusion: NB effectively decreased anteroposterior and total area oscillations of adult patients, positively contributing to static balance.

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2020-09-14

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Tartari, A. P., Moreira, F. F., Pereira, M. C. D. S., Kerppers, I. I., Cidral-Filho, F. J., & Salgado, A. S. I. (2020). Effect of neuromuscular balance on static balance in adult and elderly populations. Manual Therapy, Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal, 18, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2020.18.799

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Research articles