The Effect of Auditory Cues on Static Postural Control: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusions: Results of this meta-analysis revealed that auditory cues decrease postural sway in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral direction; it also improves static balance. Thus, it can be concluded that auditory cues improve static postural control. Our results suggest that the auditory system can be a determinant of static postural control along with other sensory systems including visual, vestibular, and proprioception systems. Also, this study implies that auditory cues can be a significant therapeutic approach to improve static postural control.Audiol Neurotol
Source: Audiology and Neurotology - Category: Audiology Source Type: research