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ELECTROACUPUNTURE AND MAIN MECHANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH POSTURAL CONTROL IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE: LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • Walter Aquiles Sepulveda Loyola Londrina State University - University North of Parana
  • Tathiane Ribeiro Rosa University North of Parana
  • Luciani Helena Santyos de Mattos University North of Parana
  • Vanessa Suziane Probst Universitet Leuven

Abstract

Postural Control is the capacity to keep the body in a position without oscillation or falls, this ability is important for the development of mobility skills and functionality. Neurological diseases have been characterized by limitations in postural control, leading to dysfunction of movement, functionality and quality of life. Electroacupunture is a therapy which could contribute to the improvement of postural control, associated to analgesic mechanisms, that facilitate the mobility, increasing the cerebral circulation and release of neurotrophic factors in area associated with movement control.

Keywords:

electroacupunture; rehabilitation; postural balance; nervous system disease. (DeCS)