Abstract
Postural control is regarded as the basis of free movement. Leg movement - standing on tiptoes or heels and raising one leg - offset balance due shifted centre of gravity.
The cerebellum plays an important role in maintaining postural control. The following was observed in cerebellar patients: Greater centre of pressure (COP) deviation in cerebellar patients in upright stance; the inability to respond adequately to deviation along with a tendency to over-respond in postural movement; and worse results while maintaining balance when sensoric information was missing or distorted.
Our goal was to follow dynamic COP changes in ataxic patients in toe standing position with the help of the multisensoric FOOTSCAN platform, in comparison with health controls, and to find parametres which distinguish this group. 17 patients with AD SCA were examined as well as 10 health checks.