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ArticleJournal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls2025

Effects of REAC Neuro Postural Optimization on Gait and Postural Symmetry in Older Adults.

Alcione Aparecida Vieira de Souza Moscardi, Monalisa Pereira Motta, Jeyce Adrielly André Nogueira, Vanessa Manchim Favaro, Luiz Razzante Júnior, Ana Cláudia Bonilha, Vania Fontani, Salvatore Rinaldi, Luiz Roberto Ramos

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Article in Journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Alcione Aparecida Vieira de Souza MoscardiCenter for the Study of Aging, Department of Preventive Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Monalisa Pereira MottaDivision of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Jeyce Adrielly André NogueiraDivision of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Vanessa Manchim FavaroDivision of Neuromuscular Diseases, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Luiz Razzante JúniorCenter for the Study of Aging, Department of Preventive Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Ana Cláudia BonilhaCenter for the Study of Aging, Department of Preventive Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Vania FontaniDepartment of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy.
Salvatore RinaldiDepartment of Adaptive Neuro Psycho Physio Pathology and Neuro Psycho Physical Optimization, Rinaldi Fontani Institute, Florence, Italy.
Luiz Roberto RamosCenter for the Study of Aging, Department of Preventive Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Abstract

Objectives: Functional asymmetry is a hallmark of aging-related motor decline, contributing to impaired gait, balance deficits, and increased fall risk. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a single session of Neuro Postural Optimization (NPO), a non-invasive neuromodulation protocol based on Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer (REAC) technology, on central neurophysiological balance and functional symmetry in older adults. Methods: Eighteen participants (mean age: 72.4 ± 6.1 years) underwent a standardized REAC-NPO session. Assessments were performed immediately before and after treatment using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the Gait Speed test, the Five Times Sit-to-Stand (FTSTS), and Handgrip dynamometry. Results: Statistically significant improvements were found in TUG (p=0.026), Gait Speed (p=0.041), and FTSTS (p=0.003). No significant change was observed in handgrip strength (p=0.530), supporting a central rather than peripheral mechanism of action. Functional dysmetria, a reproducible and quantifiable indicator of maladaptive central motor control, was completely corrected in all participants immediately after the REAC-NPO session. Conclusions: A single REAC-NPO session can restore functional symmetry and improve mobility-related outcomes in older adults. The immediate and complete correction of functional dysmetria supports the potential role of REAC-NPO in fall prevention strategies and functional recovery programs for aging populations.

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Fall PreventionFunctional dysmetriaNeuromodulationNeuro Postural OptimizationREAC Technology

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PMCPMC12670219

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