Title: The relationship between motor tests and dynamic postural stability parameters Objectives: The aim of this dissertation is to verify the relationship between motor performance and dynamic postural stability parameters in young individuals in the healthy population. To find out in addition whether there exists a significant relationship between motor tests and dynamic postural stability parameters, as well as to verify the differences between males and females within this relationship. Methods: This is a quantitative correlation study investigating the possible relationship between motor tests and dynamic postural stability parameters in young healthy individuals. The Smart EquiTest device from Neurocom was used to measure dynamic postural stability. The following tests were used for these measurements: Limits of Stability (LOS), Sensory Organisation Test (SOT), Motor Control Test (MTC), Adaptation Test (ADT), Weight Bearing/Squat (WBS), Unilateral stance (US) and Rhythmic Weight Shift (RWS). Motor performance was measured using 2 batteries of tests: UNIFIT 6-60 and EUROFIT for adults. In total, 24 healthy volunteers (9 males and 15 females) aged 21-29 years were deliberately enrolled for this study. Each volunteer undertook 8 motor performance tests, anthropometric measurements and 7 tests...

Title: The influence of the dance movement therapy on psychomotor symptoms of Parkinson's disease patients Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the effects of dance movement therapy on postural instability and other motor and non-motor symptomatology of patients with Parkinson's disease. Changes are evaluated by using MDS-UPDRS and Computerized Dynamic Posturography (NeuroCom Smart EquiTest System). Another goal is to provide comprehensive information about dance movement therapy and other dance therapies promoted abroad and to highlight a possibility of their use as a non-pharmacological treatment of Parkinson's disease symptoms. Methods: This pilot study involved eight late onset Parkinson's disease patients at an average age of 68,87±6,69 years. Changes in their postural stability and motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease were evaluated after the completion of two months of intensive dance movement therapy. Observed parameters were evaluated by using MDS- UPDRS and the Computerized Dynamic Posturography Smart EquiTest System created by the NeuroCom company, before and after the therapeutic programme. For effective assessment of the therapy, statistical methods (the Student's paired t-test and the Wilcoxon rank sum test) were used along with the rate of clinical...

This work aims to evaluate the corporal posture and balance of school children with and without mouth breathing in order to compare the results obtained with each group. The research is part of a bigger project that aims to evaluate otoneurological aspects and the hearing process in school children. It was realized at a city school in Santa Maria (RS) and the sample was composed of 51 children with mouth breathing and 58 children without mouth breathing. In general, the work was organized in seven chapters. The first one refers to a general introduction; the second goes through a broad and up to date literature revision; the third explains the methodology of the work as well as instruments, collecting and analysis of the data; the fourth describes the bibliographical references and the fifth quotes the consulted bibliography. On the sixth and seventh chapters the articles of the research of this work are presented. From the researches made it was observed that school children with mouth breathing independent of type present postural alterations and a more impaired balance when compared to those without mouth breathing. / Este trabalho foi realizado com objetivo de avaliar a postura e o equilíbrio corporal de escolares com e sem respiração a fim de comparar os resultados obtidos entre os grupos. A pesquisa faz parte de um projeto maior que visa avaliar aspectos otoneurológicos e o processamento auditivo em escolares. Foi realizado em uma escola de municipal de Santa Maria (RS) e a amostra foi composta por 51 escolares com respiração oral e 58 escolares sem respiração oral. De forma geral, o trabalho foi organizado em sete capítulos. O primeiro refere-se à introdução geral; o segundo compreende revisão de literatura ampla e atualizada; o terceiro explana a metodologia do trabalho bem como instrumentos, coleta e análise dos mesmos; o quarto descreve as referências bibliográficas e o quinto capítulo cita a bibliografia consultada. No sexto e no sétimo capítulo apresentam-se os artigos de pesquisa resultantes deste trabalho. A partir das pesquisas realizadas observou-se que os escolares com respiração oral, independente do gênero, apresentam alterações posturais e o equilíbrio é mais prejudicado quando comparado aos escolares sem respiração oral.

Title: The assessment of the dynamic postural stability of female floorball players Objectives: The objective of this thesis is to assess the women's dynamic postural stability who are actively playing floorball at league level and subsequently compare the obtained data with controlled group that is not actively practicing any specific sport activity. Methods: There have been incorporated 48 women in this pilot study. The division into the groups was not randomized due to the specification of this survey, therefore it is a quota selection. The experimental group has been piled up of 24 monitored women who are professionally playing floorball on a league level min. 3 years. The control group incorporates 24 women who are practising sports only at a recreational level. In order to evaluate dynamic postural stability, the following device has been used from the company NeuroCom, specifically SmartTest System type and used test bateries: Limits of Stability, Motor Control Test, Senzory Organization Test, Adaptation Test, Rytmic Weight Shift, Unilateral Stance a Weight Bearing Squat. The evaluation of measured data was registred and compiled by original programme NeuroCom Balance Manager Software. The obtained measured results from both groups have been statistically evaluated as per statistical method...

Title: Effect of mechanical correction of hallux valgus deformity Objectives: The aim of this diploma thesis is to investigate the influence of axial correction of hallux valgus deformity on static and dynamic postural stability. Methods: This pilot study involved 8 people ranging in age from 22 to 30 years with mild or moderate degree of hallux valgus deformity. Five probands had hallux valgus deformity bilaterally, three probands had deformity unilaterally on the right leg. Axial correction of position of first MTP joint was made by tape. Postural stability was measured using computerized dynamic posturography EquiTest Smart System from Neurocom before and after intervention. Measured data were processed using Neurocom Balance Manager Software. For the analysis of the data were used statistical methods - paired t-test, Wilcoxon rank test and the rate of clinical significance (Cohen's d). Results: The results indicates that the axial correction of hallux valgus deformity has positive effect on the dynamic postural stability. This impact wasn't demonstrated in static situations. Keywords: hallux valgus, great toe, postural stability, corrective taping, computerized dynamic posturography

Body balance is the ability people have to keep themselves erect or to perform acceleration movements and rotation without oscillation or fall. Balance alterations can happen due to a problem in one or more of the systems and then the person complain of imbalance. Parkinson s disease (PD) can be included among the multiple causes that lead to changes in body balance, considering that this disease is defined as a progressive neurological disorder, essentially with motor symptoms. The alterations in body balance cause resting tremor, rigidity, akinesia, failure of postural reflexes and walking and balance instability, among others. Thus, because of the close relationship between Parkinson's disease and vestibular and body balance changes, this study aims at evaluating body balance in Parkinson s patients. The study group contained twelve participants with Parkinson s disease, from the neurology sector at the University Hospital in Santa Maria. They were assessed based on anamnesis, static and dynamic balance tests, coordination, dynamic posturography and vestibular test. In order to compare the results from the dynamic posturography, there was a paired control group. Results: The main vestibular problems by Parkinson s patients were: balance problems (100,00%), dizziness (75,00%), imbalance while walking (75,00%), gait deviation (50,00%), tendency to fall (41,66%), vertigo (25,00%) and instability (25,00%); besides this, tremor (100,00%), rigidity and difficulty with movements (83,33%), problems to begin movements and problems with the gait(100,00%). Significant changes were found in Romberg-Barré, Untemberg and Walking tests, and there were 6 cases with normal vestibular examination, 4 with central vestibular syndrome and 2 cases of peripheral vestibular syndrome. In the dynamic posturography, it was verified balance instability if compared to the control group in terms of the Sensory Organization Test (SOT), in the average and the use of the vestibular system. Conclusion: The main vestibular complaints from Parkinson s patients are problems with balance, dizziness, imbalance while walking, gait deviation, tendency to fall, vertigo and instability. The dynamic posturography was more accurate to detect alterations in body balance than the vectoelectronistagmography. / O equilíbrio corporal é a capacidade do ser humano de manter-se ereto ou executar movimentos de aceleração e rotação do corpo sem oscilação ou queda. As alterações do equilíbrio podem ocorrer devido a alguma falha em um ou mais dos sistemas, levando o indivíduo a se queixar de desequilíbrio corporal. A doença de Parkinson (DP) pode estar entre as múltiplas causas que ocasionam alterações no equilíbrio corporal, a qual é definida como uma afecção neurológica progressiva, caracterizada essencialmente por sintomas motores. As decorrentes alterações no controle motor tornam-se notáveis, resultando em tremor de repouso, rigidez, acinesia, alteração dos reflexos posturais e distúrbios do equilíbrio e marcha, dentre outros sintomas. Desta forma, tendo em vista a estreita relação entre doença de Parkinson e as alterações vestibulares e do equilíbrio corporal, justifica-se a realização deste estudo, que tem como objetivo avaliar o equilíbrio corporal de indivíduos parkinsonianos. O grupo de estudo foi formado por doze indivíduos com diagnóstico de doença de Parkinson, atendidos no setor de Neurologia do Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria. Os parkinsonianos foram avaliados em função dos relatos da anamnese e achados na avaliação do equilíbrio estático e dinâmico, coordenação dos movimentos, posturografia dinâmica e exame vestibular. Para comparar os resultados da posturografia dinâmica foi utilizado um grupo controle pareado. Resultados: As principais queixas vestibulares relatadas por indivíduos portadores de doença de Parkinson foram: problemas com equilíbrio (100,00%), tontura (75,00%), perda do equilíbrio ao caminhar (75,00%), desvio na marcha (50,00%), tendência a cair (41,66%), vertigem (25,00%) e instabilidade (25,00%); acompanhados de tremor (100,00%), rigidez e dificuldade em realizar os movimentos (83,33%), dificuldade em iniciar os movimentos e na marcha (100,00%). Foram encontradas alterações significativas nas provas de Romberg-Barré, Untemberg e Marcha e seis casos apresentaram exame vestibular normal, quatro síndrome vestibular central e dois síndrome vestibular periférica. Na posturografia dinâmica verificou-se alteração no equilíbrio quando comparados ao grupo controle em todos os testes de organização sensorial, na média e na utilização do sistema vestibular. Conclusão: As principais queixas vestibulares relatadas por indivíduos portadores de doença de Parkinson são problemas com equilíbrio, tontura, perda do equilíbrio ao caminhar, desvio na marcha, tendência a cair, vertigem e instabilidade. Pacientes parkinsonianos apresentam alteração do equilíbrio corporal sendo que a posturografia dinâmica mostrou-se mais sensível para detectar as alterações de equilíbrio do que a vectoeletronistagmografia.

The corporal balance is fundamental to that the individual keeps his quality of life and get to do his daily life activities. The maintenance of the balance depends on three systems: the vision, the proprioceptive system and the vestibular system. Being multiple the corporal balance alterations causes, its diagnosis, not rare, constitute a challenge for the physician and the patient. On this way, being the Dynamic Posturography recognized like the most global form to observe the balance alterations, it becomes an excellent resource. Thus, the present work has as objective to study the Dynamic Posturography using the "Foam-Laser Dynamic Posturography" technique in individuals of different genders and ages variyng between 14 and 60 years old, in order to assist in a more accurate diagnosis of the balance disturbances, allowing to characterize its type and intensity in accordance with each individual. 204 individuals had been evaluated without corporal balance alteration complaints, being 97 of the female gender and 107 of the male gender. The individuals had been submitted to the evaluation using the Dynamic Posturografia "Foam-Laser". The results statiscally demonstrate a significant difference in the Organization Sensorial Test (SOT) in function of the individuals gender and ages, the women had presented better values in the most part of the SOT, in the different ages. It can be concluded that it has the necessity of values differentiated for SOT of the Dynamic Posturografia "Foam-Laser" between men and women in agreement with the age group. As well as, the accomplishment of new studies, that objectified the standardization of the Dynamic Posturografia "Foam-Laser", in function of the individuals gender and ages / O equilíbrio corporal é fundamental para que o indivíduo mantenha sua qualidade de vida e consiga exercer suas atividades de vida diárias. A manutenção do equilíbrio se dá por intermédio de três sistemas: a visão, o sistema proprioceptivo e o aparelho vestibular. Por serem múltiplas as causas das alterações do equilíbrio corporal, seu diagnóstico, não raramente, constitui um desafio para o clínico e o paciente. Dessa forma, a Posturografia Dinâmica ao ser reconhecida como a mais global forma de observar as desordens do equilíbrio, torna-se um relevante recurso. Assim, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo estudar a Posturografia Dinâmica por intermédio da técnica Foam-Laser Dynamic Posturography (CASTAGNO, 1994a) em indivíduos dos diferentes gêneros e faixas etárias entre 14 a 60 anos, a fim de auxiliar num diagnóstico mais preciso dos distúrbios do equilíbrio, permitindo caracterizar seu tipo e intensidade de acordo com cada indivíduo. Foram avaliados 204 indivíduos, que não apresentavam queixas de alteração no equilíbrio corporal, sendo 97 do gênero feminino e 107 do gênero masculino. Os indivíduos foram submetidos à avaliação por intermédio da Posturografia Dinâmica Foam- Laser . Os resultados demonstram diferença estatisticamente significante no Teste de Organização Sensorial (TOS) em função do gênero e da faixa etária dos indivíduos, evidenciouse também que as mulheres apresentaram valores melhores na maior parte do TOS, nas diferentes faixas etárias. Pode-se concluir que há a necessidade de valores diferenciados para o TOS da Posturografia Dinâmica Foam-Laser entre homens e mulheres de acordo com a faixa etária. Assim como, seria relevante a realização de novos estudos, que objetivassem a padronização da Posturografia Dinâmica Foam-Laser , em função do gênero e da faixa etária dos indivíduos

Title: Influence of a complex stretching exercise of lower limb on postural stability Objectives:: The main objective of this diploma these is to find out, using dynamic computerized posturography, whether the increased mobility of the lower limbs has a positive influence on postural stability. Another partial objective is to determine efficiency of the practised stretching exercises. Methods: This is a pilot study where in research participated five probands whose measurement results were evaluated qualitatively. The aged of probands at the time of the first measurement was from 13 to 18 years. All probands are male volleyball league players and during the last two years occurred to a marked grow by all of them. Given their tall stature, it was expected a decrease in the mobility of the lower limbs and muscle shortening. To the data acquisition was used clinical examination of active range of motion and shortened muscle testing according to Janda. Postural stability was measured using computerized dynamic posturography SMART EquiTest System from Neurocom. Measured data were processed using the program NeuroCom Balance Manager software. In the Framework of study were conducted two intrumental measurements in the range of two months. After the first measurement all probands were instructed how to...

Author: Bc. Kateřina Karšayová Title: Evaluation of dynamic postural stability in climbers Objectives: The main objective of this diploma thesis is to investigate the difference of dynamic postural stability in between climbers and recreational athletes and measure all the data by computerised dynamic posturography Smart EquiTest System from Neurocom Incorporated. Methods: This is a quantitative cross-sectional study involving 40 participants aged between 22 and 29 years divided into two groups (climbers, non-climbers). Measurements of dynamic postural stability were performed on Neurocom Smart EquiTest in the Kinesiological Laboratory of Charles University, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport. Motor Control Test, Sensory Organization Test and Limits of Stability test batteries were chosen for this study. The measured data was subsequently processed by Neurocom Balance Manager Software. The following statistical methods were used to analyze the data obtained by Neurocom: Shapiro - Wilk test, Student's t-test, Mann - Whitney test and Cohen's d effect size. Results: A statistically significant difference (in favor of climbers) was found in COND6 of Sensory Organization Test, where p-value was 0,04. In Motor Control Test there was a statistically significant difference (in favor of climbers) in...

Title of the thesis: Evaluation of postural stability and function of deep stabilization system of the spine in dancers Author: Bc. Tereza Rothová Head of the thesis: Mgr. Michaela Stupková Year of defense: 2020 Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to assess static and dynamic postural stability and function of deep stabilization system of the spine in modern dancers and to compare the results with general population that does not perform any regular physical activity. Next to analyse the relations between postural stability and function of deep stabilization system of the spine in both groups. Method: This study is designed as observational comparative pilot study which included 16 modern dancers in experimental group and 11 women who do not perform any regular physical activity in control group. To evaluate the function of deep stabilization system of the spine a battery of seven tests by Kolář was created and used. Five basic testing protocols of NeuroCom Smart EquiTest, a computerized dynamic posturography device, were used to measure postural stability. Data from EquiTest were processed in NeuroCom Balance Manager software. All results were statistically analysed using Microsoft Office Excel 2016. Data were compared between groups and a correlation between postural stability and function of...