Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) interprets how the human body integrates vestibular, visual, and somatosensory inputs with neuromuscular systems to maintain balance. Normative CDP values utilizing clinically normal young adults are likely not representative of function for high-performing military personnel, and therefore may provide a limitation to the practicing clinician. An aviator military-specific normative database could then assist in return to duty (RTD) determinations for aviators who are recovering from either an injury to the vestibular, visual, or somatosensory systems that would affect postural sway and/or control. The goal of the current study was to define normal functional values for the tests of the CDP in military trained aviators. This includes the sensory organization test (SOT), head shake SOT, motor control test, and adaptation test. Forty-four military trained aviators completed the informed consent process and participated in the CDP portion of this study. Participants completed all tests of CDP, with test order pseudo-randomized in accordance with equipment limitations. Results of this study suggest that military aviators are high performers when compared to the publically available aged matched normative values. These normative values may provide the practicing clinician guidance when interpreting the various tests of postural control in military aviators.


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    Title :

    Computerized Dynamic Posturography and the U.S. Army Rotary Wing Aviator: A Normative Study


    Contributors:
    S. J. Karch (author) / L. S. Milam (author) / R. N. Staton (author)

    Publication date :

    2018


    Size :

    28 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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