scholarly journals Vestibular Stimulation May Drive Multisensory Processing: Principles for Targeted Sensorimotor Therapy (TSMT)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1111
Author(s):  
Brigitta Tele-Heri ◽  
Karoly Dobos ◽  
Szilvia Harsanyi ◽  
Judit Palinkas ◽  
Fanni Fenyosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motor Development ◽  
Sensorimotor Integration ◽  
Posterior Parietal Cortex ◽  
Reference Frames ◽  
Multisensory Processing ◽  
Vestibular Stimulation ◽  
Testable Hypothesis ◽  
Vestibular Cortex ◽  
Cortical Input ◽  
Treatment Regimens

At birth, the vestibular system is fully mature, whilst higher order sensory processing is yet to develop in the full-term neonate. The current paper lays out a theoretical framework to account for the role vestibular stimulation may have driving multisensory and sensorimotor integration. Accordingly, vestibular stimulation, by activating the parieto-insular vestibular cortex, and/or the posterior parietal cortex may provide the cortical input for multisensory neurons in the superior colliculus that is needed for multisensory processing. Furthermore, we propose that motor development, by inducing change of reference frames, may shape the receptive field of multisensory neurons. This, by leading to lack of spatial contingency between formally contingent stimuli, may cause degradation of prior motor responses. Additionally, we offer a testable hypothesis explaining the beneficial effect of sensory integration therapies regarding attentional processes. Key concepts of a sensorimotor integration therapy (e.g., targeted sensorimotor therapy (TSMT)) are also put into a neurological context. TSMT utilizes specific tools and instruments. It is administered in 8-weeks long successive treatment regimens, each gradually increasing vestibular and postural stimulation, so sensory-motor integration is facilitated, and muscle strength is increased. Empirically TSMT is indicated for various diseases. Theoretical foundations of this sensorimotor therapy are discussed.

scholarly journals Vestibular stimulation and primitive reflex integration may drive multisensory processing: putative principles for a Targeted sensorimotor therapy (TSMT)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Szilvia Harsanyi ◽  
Karoly Dobos ◽  
Brigitta Tele-Heri ◽  
Judit Palinkas ◽  
Fanni Fenyosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Sensorimotor Integration ◽  
Posterior Parietal Cortex ◽  
Reference Frames ◽  
Multisensory Processing ◽  
Vestibular Stimulation ◽  
Testable Hypothesis ◽  
Motor Responses ◽  
Primitive Reflexes

Abstract Background: At birth the vestibular system is fully mature, and primitive reflexes are functional whilst higher order sensory processing is yet to develop in the full-term neonate. Sequential motor development driven by primitive survival reflexes sets the appropriate framework for development of sensory processing including multisensory processing and sensorimotor integration.Results and conclusions: The current paper lays out a putative theoretical framework to account for the role vestibular stimulation may have driving multisensory and sensorimotor integration. Accordingly, vestibular stimulation, by activating the parieto-insular vestibular cortex, and/or the posterior parietal cortex may provide the cortical input for multisensory neurons in the superior colliculus that is needed for multisensory processing. Furthermore, we propose that primitive survival reflex-driven motor development, by inducing change of reference frames, may shape the receptive field of multisensory neurons. This, by leading to lack of spatial contingency between formally contingent stimuli, may cause degradation of prior motor responses, hence lead to integration of reflexes. Integration of primitive survival reflexes is mandatory prerequisite for cortically controlled motor responses to emerge. Additionally, we offer a testable hypothesis explaining the beneficial effect of sensory integration therapies regarding attentional processes. Key concepts of a sensorimotor integration therapy (e.g. targeted sensorimotor therapy (TSMT)) are also put into a neurological context. TSMT utilizes specific tools and instruments. It is administered in 8-weeks long successive treatment regimes, each gradually increasing vestibular and postural stimulation, so sensory-motor integration is facilitated, primitive reflexes are inhibited, and muscle strength is increased. Empirically TSMT is indicated for various diseases. Theoretical foundations of this sensorimotor therapy are discussed.

Multisensory integration in multiple reference frames in the posterior parietal cortex

2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Avillac ◽  
Etienne Olivier ◽  
Sophie Den�ve ◽  
Suliann Ben Hamed ◽  
Jean-Ren� Duhamel
Keyword(s):  
Multisensory Integration ◽  
Parietal Cortex ◽  
Posterior Parietal Cortex ◽  
Reference Frames ◽  
Posterior Parietal ◽  
Multiple Reference Frames ◽  
Multiple Reference

scholarly journals Functional correlates of the lateral and medial entorhinal cortex: objects, path integration and local–global reference frames

2014 ◽  
Vol 369 (1635) ◽  
pp. 20130369 ◽  
Author(s):  
James J. Knierim ◽  
Joshua P. Neunuebel ◽  
Sachin S. Deshmukh
Keyword(s):  
Entorhinal Cortex ◽  
Path Integration ◽  
Sensory Input ◽  
Reference Frames ◽  
External Input ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Medial Entorhinal Cortex ◽  
Motion Cues ◽  
Cortical Input ◽  
Self Motion

The hippocampus receives its major cortical input from the medial entorhinal cortex (MEC) and the lateral entorhinal cortex (LEC). It is commonly believed that the MEC provides spatial input to the hippocampus, whereas the LEC provides non-spatial input. We review new data which suggest that this simple dichotomy between ‘where’ versus ‘what’ needs revision. We propose a refinement of this model, which is more complex than the simple spatial–non-spatial dichotomy. MEC is proposed to be involved in path integration computations based on a global frame of reference, primarily using internally generated, self-motion cues and external input about environmental boundaries and scenes; it provides the hippocampus with a coordinate system that underlies the spatial context of an experience. LEC is proposed to process information about individual items and locations based on a local frame of reference, primarily using external sensory input; it provides the hippocampus with information about the content of an experience.

Reflection of Early Vestibular Stimulation in Sensorimotor Integration: a Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Deshkar Atul Manoharrao ◽  
Naik Sujitkumar ◽  
Deshkar Akshataa ◽  
Uddesh Santosh ◽  
J Patnayak
Keyword(s):  
Sensorimotor Integration ◽  
Vestibular Stimulation

Cortical Projection of Peripheral Vestibular Signaling

2003 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 2639-2646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miklós Emri ◽  
Mihály Kisely ◽  
Zsolt Lengyel ◽  
László Balkay ◽  
Teréz Márián ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Volunteers ◽  
Vestibular Function ◽  
Vestibular Stimulation ◽  
Induced Response ◽  
Cortical Region ◽  
Cortical Projection ◽  
Vestibular Cortex ◽  
Caloric Vestibular Stimulation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Two Populations

The cerebral projection of vestibular signaling was studied by using PET with a special differential experimental protocol. Caloric vestibular stimulation (CVS)-induced regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) changes were investigated in two populations. Butanol perfusion scans were carried out on six healthy volunteers and on six patients following the removal of tumors from the right cerebello pontine angle. The complete loss of the vestibular function postoperatively allowed a comparison of the rCBF changes in the populations with or without this input and offered a promising functional approach whereby to delineate the cortical region most responsive to pure vestibular input. The activations by left-sided and right-sided CVS were determined for both the healthy volunteers and the patient population. Statistical analysis of the data obtained following left-sided CVS did not reveal any cerebral region for which there was a significant difference in CVS-induced response by these two populations. In the case of right-sided CVS, however, the statistical comparison of the CVS-related responses demonstrated a single contralateral area characterized by a significantly different degree of response. This cortical area corresponds to part of the cortical region described recently which can be activated by both CVS and neck vibration. It appears to be anatomically identical to the aggregate of the somatosensory area SII and the retroinsular cortex described in primates, a region identified by other investigators as an analog of the parietoinsular vestibular cortex.

scholarly journals Reconsidering the Border between the Visual and Posterior Parietal Cortex of Mice

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara R J Gilissen ◽  
Karl Farrow ◽  
Vincent Bonin ◽  
Lutgarde Arckens
Keyword(s):  
Parietal Cortex ◽  
Posterior Parietal Cortex ◽  
Spatial Navigation ◽  
Thalamic Nuclei ◽  
Anterior Cortex ◽  
Detailed Understanding ◽  
Cortical Input ◽  
Visual Areas ◽  
Posterior Parietal ◽  
Cortical Map

Abstract The posterior parietal cortex (PPC) contributes to multisensory and sensory-motor integration, as well as spatial navigation. Based on primate studies, the PPC is composed of several subdivisions with differing connection patterns, including areas that exhibit retinotopy. In mice the composition of the PPC is still under debate. We propose a revised anatomical delineation in which we classify the higher order visual areas rostrolateral area (RL), anteromedial area (AM), and Medio-Medial-Anterior cortex (MMA) as subregions of the mouse PPC. Retrograde and anterograde tracing revealed connectivity, characteristic for primate PPC, with sensory, retrosplenial, orbitofrontal, cingulate and motor cortex, as well as with several thalamic nuclei and the superior colliculus in the mouse. Regarding cortical input, RL receives major input from the somatosensory barrel field, while AM receives more input from the trunk, whereas MMA receives strong inputs from retrosplenial, cingulate, and orbitofrontal cortices. These input differences suggest that each posterior PPC subregion may have a distinct function. Summarized, we put forward a refined cortical map, including a mouse PPC that contains at least 6 subregions, RL, AM, MMA and PtP, MPta, LPta/A. These anatomical results set the stage for a more detailed understanding about the role that the PPC and its subdivisions play in multisensory integration-based behavior in mice.

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