Galvanic vestibular stimulation for the postural rehabilitation of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) is a simple, safe, and noninvasive method of neurostimulation that can be used to improve body balance. Several central nervous system diseases cause alterations in body balance, including HTLV-1-associated myelopathy (HAM).

Objective

To test GVS as a balance rehabilitation strategy for HAM.

Methods

This study is a quasi-experimental clinical trial in which postural balance was compared before and after a GVS rehabilitation protocol applied to 20 patients with HAM, 12 women and 8 men, average age of 78 and 79 years, respectively. They were followed for nine months after the end of the GVS protocol, which consisted of one GVS session per week for 12 consecutive weeks. The GVS current intensity was progressively increas

SUBMITTER: Silva TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11693613 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature