《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2022, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (2): 165-169.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2022.02.005

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Static balance and limits of stability in patients with cervical vertigo

LUO Wei(),HUANG Zhirui,CAO Zhixian,HUANG Zhen,MIN Yu,ZHONG Tao   

  1. Department of Rehabilitation, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong 511400, China
  • Received:2021-09-09 Revised:2021-11-09 Published:2022-02-25 Online:2022-03-09
  • Contact: LUO Wei E-mail:luowky@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Guangzhou Panyu Science and Technology Program(2019-Z04-44)

Abstract:

Objective To analyze the characteristics of static balance and limits of stability (LOS) in patients with cervical vertigo (CV). Methods From January, 2020 to August, 2021, 30 CV patients in our hospital (vertigo group) and 30 healthy people (control group) were selected and tested with PRO-KIN system, under the conditions of eyes open and closed. The standard deviation of the vertical and horizontal amplitude, the mean of vertical and horizontal sway velocities, the area of the movement, the length of the movement, and LOS at eight directions, The Romberg ratios of the area and the length were caculated. Results All the indicators of the static balance were higher under eyes closed than under eyes open in both groups (|Z| > 2.138, P < 0.05); whether under the eyes open or closed, the static balance indicators were higher in the vertigo group than in the control group (|Z| > 2.004, P < 0.05), except for the mean of horizontal sway velocities (|Z| < 1.026, P > 0.05). The LOS and total LOS completion percentage in the front (upper right, right above, upper left) were lower in the vertigo group than in the control group (|Z| > 2.240, P < 0.05). Conclusion The static balance abilities decrease for CV patients, and the balance control depends on visual compensation. The range of LOS reduces, means a higher risk of falling.

Key words: cervical vertigo, static balance, limit of stability

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