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Vestibular Rehabilitation: Achieving Habituation through Virtual Environments
Complaints of dizziness and a feeling of unsteadiness in visually complex environments, such as in grocery stores, during traffic, and among crowds, are frequent in patients suffering from vestibular disorders. One explanation for this is the higher reliance on visual information in these patients for postural orientation. The fear and anxiety associated with these daily life scenarios often lead to avoidance behaviour, which in turn increases the sensitivity to it. It is hig

Ana Souto
Jan 27


Assessing Cervical Proprioception in Dizziness and Instability: The Joint Position Error Test
Neck afferent information is important for coordinated head, neck, and upper-extremity movements , as well as for maintaining body position and spatial orientation. When distorted, it can heavily contribute to altered cervical sensorimotor control, which can heavily affect balance and stability and lead to symptoms of dizziness and unsteadiness (Peng et al., 2021) . Considering this, evaluation of cervical proprioception may be the missing key to better management of dizzy

Ana Souto
Jan 26


Visual‑Vestibular Integration Assessment: Understanding Dizziness and Balance Disorders
Optokinetic stimulation (OKS) is an important tool in this context. OKS consists of exposure to large‑field moving visual stimuli, introducing controlled visual motion that creates a sensory conflict. This conflict forces the brain to reweight sensory information and reveals how effectively visual and vestibular signals are integrated.

Ana Souto
Jan 23


Otoneuro System: Transforming Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation with Integrated Technology
The Otoneuro System marks a significant shift in how vestibular care is delivered. It offers clinicians a powerful and intuitive solution that enhances accuracy, structure and confidence at every stage of the rehabilitation journey.
From objective assessment to immersive therapeutic intervention, the Otoneuro System represents the future of vestibular rehabilitation.

Ana Souto
Jan 16


Balance Assessment Made Simple: Why the Basic Platform Is Perfect for Beginners
The Basic Balance System was designed specifically to address these concerns. It offers a practical, affordable, and user-friendly solution for professionals who want to begin offering balance assessments and training.

Ana Souto
Aug 18, 2025


Virtual Reality for Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Modern Approach
Many individuals also develop visual dependence, relying too heavily on their vision to maintain balance. This can make visually complex environments - Learn how VR can help your patients

Ana Souto
Jul 9, 2025


Limits of Stability Test: What It Is, How It Works, and Clinical Benefits
Limits of Stability is a functional and gold-standard test in balance assessment, widely used by clinicians and researchers to evaluate dynamic balance control and fall risk. This method measures how far and how well a person can shift their center of pressure (CoP) within their base of support, critical for maintaining balance during daily activities. It is essential for identifying postural control deficits , predicting fall risks , and tracking patient progress in neurol

Ana Souto
Jun 26, 2025


A Case Study - Assessment and treatment of balance dysfunction using PhysioSensing pressure plate in a patient with chronic stroke sequelae
1. Introduction Stroke is the third leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally , with a predicted rise in prevalence creating an increased demand for rehabilitation services. Balance dysfunction , a common sequela post-stroke, significantly impairs daily activities and heightens fall risk. This case study investigates the impact of a 15-session balance exercise program, incorporating PhysioSensing balance plate with visual biofeedback and interactive games, on improvi

Ana Souto
Sep 23, 2024


5 Main Reasons for Limits of Stability reduction
Limits of stability Limits of Stability are a concept defined as the points at which the center of gravity approaches the limits of the base of support. In other words, it is defined as the maximum distance a person can displace the center of pressure (CoP) by leaning the body within the base of support without having to take a step, without losing balance (Tomita et al., 2021). The range of displacement in the anterior directions is around 6º to 8º, in a mediolateral displa

Ana Souto
Apr 5, 2024


Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance - mCTSIB. How to perform and interpret the results!
How to perform mCTSIB and how to interpret the results.

Ana Souto
Feb 22, 2024


Posturography best outcomes
The clinical examination of balance control, although relatively simple and cost‑effective, provides only a subjective assessment of potential deficits. To overcome the limitations in objectivity and reliability inherent to clinical testing, instrumented assessments using force and pressure platforms have been developed. These technologies allow for the precise quantification of postural control, a technique known as posturography. Read the article to discover Posturography b

Ana Souto
Feb 1, 2024


Neurologic Disorders -Assessment and Treatment of Balance
Part III - Rehabilitation Program with PhysioSensing 1. Balance and Stability – Sagittal Goal : To improve postural control, while trying to distribute body weight equally on both feet to reach a stable (balance) position. Balance and Stability - Sagittal Exercise Interface Balance and Stability - Sagittal Exercise Parameters Definition of exercise’s parameters: Tolerance: 15% - Tolerance is the weight percentage margin allowed so that the indicator remains green. To de

Ana Souto
Oct 2, 2023


Neurologic Disorders - Assessment and Treatment of Balance
Part II - Balance Assessment with PhysioSensing PhysioSensing has 12 assessment protocols that measure balance through COP displacement....

Ana Souto
Sep 25, 2023


Neurologic Disorders - Assessment and Treatment of Balance
Part I - State of the art 1. Contextualizing Neurological disorders are one of the major causes of mortality and disability worldwide...

Ana Souto
Sep 18, 2023


One leg test balance! Very challenging!
Unilateral Stance, allows the assessment of the patient’s postural control with left and right foot raised, alternately.

Cláudia Tonelo
Jul 18, 2022


Limits of Stability > The most used protocol for balance assessment
The Limits of Stability (LOS) is perhaps the most used protocol in the literature for balance assessment in a dynamic task.

Cláudia Tonelo
Apr 19, 2022


Balance Error Scoring System with force/pressure platform
Learn how you can perform Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) with Force/Pressure Platform. Check how CoP/Body Sway add value for this test.

Cláudia Tonelo
Oct 12, 2021


12 Protocols for Balance Assessment with force/pressure plate
List of 12 balance assessment protocols with force plate. A brief resume, clinical reports and main applications.

Cláudia Tonelo
Sep 3, 2021
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