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Informative Article | Engineering Science | India | Volume 10 Issue 10, October 2021 | Rating: 3.4 / 10
Active Imagination and Balance Training for Patients with Balance Issues in Physical Therapy
Vidit Atul Phanse [5] | Mansi Mohite
Abstract: Balance disorders are a substantial concern for patient populations especially the elderly and more so for those with neurological illnesses such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Impaired balance increases the risk of falls, significantly impacting healthcare systems. Consequently, effective rehabilitation procedures are critical. One emerging area of study in physical therapy is the combination of active imagination with balance training. This systematic review aims to identify and study the evidence for the efficiency of active imagination treatment approach in combination with traditional rehabilitation balance training protocols in improving balance outcomes in patients with balance deficiencies. Motor Imagery (MI), a mental image of movement without physical movement, has been shown to improve motor task performance. The brain mapping techniques provide evidence that the neuronal substrate of conceptualized and executed acts is shared, engaging neural networks in the supplementary motor area, motor, and premotor cortices during MI and motor performance. Following PRISMA guidelines, this study includes a comprehensive search of databases for relevant literature from 2010 to 2023. The results suggest that integrating mental imagery into conventional balance training significantly improves balance outcomes compared to balance training alone. Further study has great potential research for determining the most effective ways to incorporate active imagination into clinical practice using new technologies.
Keywords: balance disorders, elderly, neurological illnesses, rehabilitation, motor imagery
Edition: Volume 10 Issue 10, October 2021,
Pages: 1653 - 1654