Diagnosis and training of neuro-visual functions in rehabilitation and sports training

Czech version

Authors: Kolář J. ^1,2; Veselý V. ¹; Kolář P. ^1,2; Kobesová A. ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika rehabilitace a tělovýchovného lékařství 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha ¹; Centrum pohybové medicíny Pavla Koláře, a. s., Praha ²
Published in: Rehabil. fyz. Lék., 31, 2024, No. 4, pp. 173-183.
Category: Review Article
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/ccrhfl 2024173

Overview

Sensory integration plays a crucial role in the smooth execution of movements. However, the repeated intake of suboptimal information from our surroundings can disrupt the motor learning process. Sight stands out as the dominant human sense, providing visual information that is integrated at the central nervous system (CNS) level. This integration occurs alongside inputs from other sensory organs, constantly influencing motor activity. The term “neuro-visual system” (NVS) is now widely recognized in the fields of rehabilitation and sports, highlighting the crucial eye–brain–body axis connection. This article provides an overview of recent findings on the NVS exploring diagnostic procedures relevant to NVS in clinical settings. These procedures include tests for visual acuity, eye motility, and the near point of convergence. Drawing on existing literature, it identifies specific patient groups for whom neuro-visual training (NVT) could significantly enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Additionally, it discusses the potential benefits of NVT for athletes as an integral part of their sports training regimen. Included in the publication are two case studies illustrating NVS assessment and the application of NVT in clinical practice. The first case involves an adolescent with attention disorder and congenital diplopia, and the second, a young tennis player suffering from headaches. These examples underscore the practical value of NVS diagnostics and neuro-visual training in addressing specific health and performance issues.

Keywords:

Visual system – sensory integration – visual assessment – neuro-visual system – neuro-visual training – Senaptec – RightEye

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Doručeno/Submitted: 21. 2. 2024

Přijato/Accepted: 24. 10. 2024

Korespondenční autor:

Mgr. Jáchym Kolář

Klinika rehabilitace a tělovýchovného lékařství

2. LF UK a FN Motol

V Úvalu 84

150 06 Praha 5

e-mail: jachym.kolar@seznam.cz