Balance research
Balance research at Amsterdam Brain Center
Is your brain sufficiently aware of your body’s position?
Amsterdam Brain Center
Why do we conduct balance research?
When the body is insufficiently aware of its position, this can directly or indirectly disrupt various brain functions.
The body has three systems for balance:
The vision: The eyes provide information about how the head is positioned.
The vestibular system: The vestibular system provides information about the position of the body.
Proprioception: This muscle sensation provides information about the position of limbs.
These systems complement each other, so that the body always knows what position it is in and how it relates to the world around us.
When one or more of these systems are disrupted, this can have major consequences. The brain then has to check or correct the information, which takes a lot of energy and reduces brain capacity.
With the balance assessment, we determine whether all balance systems are functioning properly and whether they are sending the same information to the brain. A disruption in one or more of these systems can cause other brain functions to malfunction.
“The balance assessment is a series of tests to determine whether your brain is receiving accurate and unambiguous information about the position of your body.”
Amsterdam Brain Center
What can you expect from the balance assessment?
The balance assessment consists of a series of tests. We use various methods to measure how good your balance is and where your center of gravity lies.
We do this by adjusting the conditions for your body. For example, we isolate certain systems so that we can test them independently. We do this using various exercises and equipment.
For example, by asking you to close your eyes while your surface changes. Or we ask you to stand on a sloping/unstable surface while your eyes are fixed. We measure your center of gravity or change it.
By testing the systems individually, we gain an impression of how well the systems function and what influence they may have on the brain.
“After examining the balance, we can assess whether the various systems for balance and position are functioning properly.”
Amsterdam Brain Center
What can you expect after the balance assessment?
After the examination, we will have an idea of the functionality of the various systems for position, balance, and equilibrium. We will also have information about the interaction between the systems and how clear their information is.
We compare this data with people who have no complaints and no impaired functions. The differences between the data give us insight into the extent of your deviation and the most appropriate forms of treatment for your recovery.
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