Postural Control of People in treatment for substance use disorder
Motriz (Online)
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26(2): e10200010, 2020. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Aims:
One of the common sequelae of chronic abuse of alcohol and/or illicit drugs is the impairment of body balance control, caused by long-term neurological damage. This study aimed to investigate the postural control of individuals hospitalized for the treatment of substance use disorder (initial phase) and to compare the results obtained by a control group.Method:
For this, One-hundred fourteen individuals hospitalized for the treatment of substance use disorder and eighty-eight healthy controls, all males, were analyzed. Body mass, height, and waist circumference were measured. Were performed a balance test in a static upright position with feet side by side using a plantar pressure platform.Results:
Individuals with substance use disorder have shown significantly lower results on body balance compared with controls. Individuals with chemical dependence showed balance results open-eyes, similar/lower than control subjects with close-eyes. Still, those who used only alcohol or alcohol combined with other illicit drugs presented worse results. Finally, impairments in body balance variables showed a significant correlation with age and substance time of use.Conclusion:
Even in the early stage of treatment, substance use disorder considerably impairs the balance of the investigated men. The worst results were found in alcohol-dependents (alcohol alone or alcohol combined with other drugs).
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Main subject:
Illicit Drugs
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Postural Balance
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Motriz (Online)
Journal subject:
EducaÆo F¡sica e Treinamento
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Medicina Esportiva
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Medicina F¡sica e ReabilitaÆo
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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Italy
Institution/Affiliation country:
Libera Universita di Bolzano/IT
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Universidade Estadual de Londrina/BR
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Universidade Federal do Paraná/BR
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