A Nouveau Aid for Posture Training in Degenerative Disorders of the Central Nervous System

Objective: The study was conducted to facilitate erect posturing in patients with neurodegenerative disorders through use of the Posture Training Support [PTS]. Methods: PTS was applied posteriorlyin subjects with a tendency to lean forward and anteriorly in patients with a tendency to fall backward. The subjects were then questioned on long-term follow-up to determine whether they were still using the PTS and whether they found it helpful in terms of gait and activities of daily living [ADLs]. Results: All of the patients, except for one, reported an improvement in gait and ADLs. Conclusions: The PTS may help improve gait and ADLs in patients with certain neurodegenerative disorders.