Attention-Demanding Cognitive Tasks Worsen Postural Control in Patients With Cervical Dystonia: A Case-Control Study

Attention-Demanding Cognitive Tasks Worsen Postural Control in Patients With Cervical Dystonia: A Case-Control Study

Background: Patients with cervical dystonia (CD) show impaired postural control, balance, and gait, likely due to abnormal head postures and sensorimotor disturbances. However, until now no study has investigated whether attention-demanding activity worsens postural control and balance in CD patient...

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Main Authors: Viola Baione, Gina Ferrazzano, Claudia Celletti, Matteo De Rosa, Daniele Belvisi, Giovanni Fabbrini, Manuela Galli, Filippo Camerota, Antonella Conte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
cervical dystonia
balance
postural control
cognitive-motor interference
Stroop test
executive functions
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.666438/full

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