Exploring the Feasibility of Using Electrotactile Balance-Related Biofeedback on the Tongue to Improve the Balance of Children

2012

Max Kurz
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The primary objective was to evaluate the feasibility of using electrotactile balance-related biofeedback on the tongue to improve the balance of children with a wide range of balance impairments. The developing nervous system in children is highly plastic and an intervention with an electrotactile biofeedback device during childhood can capitalize on this plasticity to improve balance control in children with balance impairments. Eight children (6-14 yrs.) participated in balance training with the electrotactile device for eight weeks. Balance assessments were taken at baseline, four-weeks, and eight weeks and included: Bruininks-Oseretsky Test (BOT), Posturagraphy, and Personal Interview. Our results show that it is feasible to use electrotactile balance-related biofeedback on the tongue to improve the balance of children with balance impairments.

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