Postural control anomalies in children with Tourette syndrome

Exp Brain Res. 2007 May;179(3):525-30. doi: 10.1007/s00221-007-0882-7. Epub 2007 Mar 7.

Abstract

The goal of the present study was to determine whether postural control is affected in Gilles-de-la-Tourette syndrome (TS). Center of pressure (COP) displacements were recorded in children with TS and unaffected siblings in three conditions using a force platform: (1) Eyes-Open, (2) Eyes-Closed, (3) One-Leg standing with eyes open. The COP range and velocity were higher in children with TS than in unaffected siblings in all conditions. These differences could not be attributed to age, present tic severity, comorbidities (hyperactivity and compulsions) or medication. The data suggest that sub-clinical postural control anomalies are present in TS.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Afferent Pathways / physiopathology
  • Basal Ganglia / physiopathology*
  • Child
  • Feedback / physiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg / innervation
  • Leg / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Movement Disorders / etiology
  • Movement Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / innervation
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology
  • Postural Balance / physiology*
  • Psychomotor Disorders / etiology
  • Psychomotor Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Somatosensory Disorders / complications
  • Somatosensory Disorders / physiopathology
  • Tourette Syndrome / complications
  • Tourette Syndrome / physiopathology*