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Postural nystagmus — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Postural nystagmus refers to involuntary eye movements that occur when the head is moved or positioned against gravity, often observed in conditions affecting the vestibular system or posture. It can also be influenced by factors such as footwear, workload, and environmental stimuli like sound. 2 7

Diagnosis

Clinical Observation: Identification of involuntary eye movements during postural changes or head movements. 2

Postural Stability Tests: Utilize tools like the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) and force platforms to assess balance and sway. 1 4 5

Symptom Correlation: Evaluate symptoms in context of footwear, workload, and environmental factors. 4 5 7

Management

Footwear Modification: Consider minimalist footwear to enhance postural stability, particularly in military and occupational settings. 4 5

Balance Training: Implement targeted balance exercises to improve sensory organization and motor control. 1 4

Environmental Adjustments: Minimize exposure to high-frequency noise to reduce postural sway disturbances. 7

Special Populations

Elderly: Postural instability is a significant concern; simulated elderly patients can be effectively portrayed using makeup techniques during assessments. 2

Occupational Considerations: Occupational footwear and workload impact postural stability; steel-toed boots may offer greater stability compared to tactical boots under certain conditions. 5

Key Recommendations

Utilize inertial sensor systems and force platforms for reliable assessment of postural control in clinical and sports settings. (Evidence: Moderate 3)

Opt for minimalist footwear to potentially improve postural stability, especially in tasks requiring prolonged standing or load carriage. (Evidence: Moderate 4 5)

Implement balance training programs to enhance sensory and motor control in populations at risk of postural instability. (Evidence: Moderate 1 4)

Minimize exposure to high-frequency noise environments to reduce disturbances in postural stability among workers. (Evidence: Weak 7)

References

1 Meiners KM, Loudon JK. Dynamic and Static Assessment of Single-Leg Postural Control in Female Soccer Players. Journal of sport rehabilitation 2020. link 2 Bauer D, Germano M, Stierlin J, Brem B, Stöckli Y, Schnabel KP. Delivering a geriatric OSCE station in times of Covid-19 using makeup artistry. GMS journal for medical education 2020. link 3 Johnston W, O'Reilly M, Argent R, Caulfield B. Reliability, Validity and Utility of Inertial Sensor Systems for Postural Control Assessment in Sport Science and Medicine Applications: A Systematic Review. Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) 2019. link 4 Chander H, Knight AC, Garner JC, Wade C, Carruth D, Wilson SJ et al.. Impact of military type footwear and load carrying workload on postural stability. Ergonomics 2019. link 5 Chander H, Turner AJ, Swain JC, Sutton PE, McWhirter KL, Morris CE et al.. Impact of occupational footwear and workload on postural stability in work safety. Work (Reading, Mass.) 2019. link 6 Dugué B, Lombardi G, Banfi G. What everybody should know about postural changes. Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation 2018. link 7 Park SH, Lee K, Lockhart T, Kim S. Effects of sound on postural stability during quiet standing. Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation 2011. link 8 Britnell SJ, Cole JV, Isherwood L, Sran MM, Britnell N, Burgi S et al.. RETIRED: Postural health in women: the role of physiotherapy. Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC 2005. link30535-7) 9 Niinimaa V, McAvoy T. Influence of exercise on body sway in the standing rifle shooting position. Canadian journal of applied sport sciences. Journal canadien des sciences appliquees au sport 1983. link

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