Balance is a vital component of human movement and daily function, yet it is often taken for granted until it becomes compromised. Maintaining balance involves the seamless integration of sensory input from the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems. When one or more of these systems are impaired, individuals can experience dizziness, instability or even falls, conditions that significantly affect quality of life.
To better understand and measure these deficits, clinicians and researchers have turned to Computerised Dynamic Posturography (CDP), a powerful tool that quantifies how well these sensory systems work together to maintain postural control.
The Role of the Sensory Organization Test (SOT)
At the core of CDP lies the Sensory Organization Test (SOT), a standardised assessment that evaluates how individuals rely on visual, vestibular, and somatosensory input to maintain balance. During the test, the environment and support surface are systematically altered to isolate and challenge each sensory system. By doing so, clinicians can identify which system is underperforming, a critical insight that helps tailor rehabilitation strategies to restore optimal balance function.
This objective measurement approach allows for early detection of balance deficits, which can be pivotal in preventing falls and improving patient outcomes in populations such as older adults, athletes, and patients recovering from neurological injuries.
Using CDP for Personalised Rehabilitation
The power of CDP lies not only in assessment but also in its application for rehabilitation. With quantitative feedback, clinicians can monitor progress over time and adjust therapy programs according to individual needs. This personalised approach enables therapists to measure how interventions improve sensory integration and motor control, making rehabilitation both data-driven and outcome-focused.
Moreover, CDP-based training helps patients regain confidence in their movements by safely challenging them in a controlled, measurable environment.
The Importance of Perturbation Training
Beyond static testing, perturbation training is an essential component of modern balance rehabilitation. This type of training exposes individuals to controlled, unpredictable disturbances that mimic real-world balance challenges. By practicing recovery responses in a safe environment, patients can develop faster reaction times and improve stability when encountering slips, trips, or sudden shifts in position during daily activities. Bertec’s CDP systems support such advanced training modes, helping bridge the gap between clinical therapy and functional movement recovery.
Implementing Best Practices for Reliable Outcomes
With the advancement of CDP technology, it is important for clinicians to adhere to standardised best practices. Bertec’s latest updates in clinical norms and testing procedures ensure accurate, reproducible results across diverse patient populations. Incorporating these updated reference values helps practitioners interpret patient performance more effectively, making CDP not only a diagnostic tool but also a benchmark for long-term progress tracking.
As CDP technology continues to evolve, so too does its potential for clinical precision and research reliability.
Bertec Computerized Dynamic Posturography
The Bertec CDP/IVR™ System represents the next generation of balance assessment and rehabilitation technology. Combining advanced force measurement with immersive virtual environments, it delivers objective data to guide clinical decisions and optimize therapy outcomes. Designed for both research and clinical use, the system helps healthcare professionals assess sensory integration, evaluate fall risk, and deliver interactive rehabilitation exercises, all within a single, versatile platform.
By merging precise measurement with meaningful feedback, Bertec’s CDP empowers clinicians to help patients regain balance, stability, and confidence in motion.
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Reference:
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- (2024, April 2). CDP Best Practices Update: Clinical Considerations for Using New Bertec Norms. Retrieved from https://www.bertec.com/blog/cdp-best-practices-update-clinical-considerations-for-using-new-bertec-norms
- (n.d.). Perturbation Training – Part 1. Retrieved from https://www.bertec.com/blog/perturbation-training-part-1
- (n.d.). CDP/IVR™ Product Page. Retrieved from https://www.bertec.com/products/cdp-ivr
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