Sensory processing and neuromotor performance in adults with migraine: a comparative study

Sultan Baştürk; Gamze Ekici; Hülya Kayıhan

Article Details

Sensory processing and neuromotor performance in adults with migraine: a comparative study

Authors:

Sultan Baştürk | Gamze Ekici | Hülya Kayıhan

Publisher:

Cukurova University

Main Topics:

Nöroloji ve Nöromüsküler Hastalıklar

Journal:

Cukurova Medical Journal Vol.50 Issue 2, pp.362-369

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351442

pISSN:

2602-3032

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Abstract:

 Purpose: This study was conducted to examine sensory processing and neuromotor performance in adults with migraine. Materials and Methods: The study was designed to be observational and comparative. Fifty individuals with migraine and fifty healthy individuals, aged between 18-65, participated in the study. The Adult Sensory Profile Questionnaire was utilized to assess sensory processing skills of individuals and the Clinical Observation of Neuromotor Performance was employed for evaluating neuromotor performance of individuals. Results: Individuals with migraine demonstrated a distinct sensory processing profile, with significant differences in low registration, sensory sensitivity, and sensory avoidance, but not in sensory seeking. Regarding neuromotor performance, significant differences were observed in postural control, somatodyspraxia including supine flexion and finger tapping and visually guided eye movements, specifically during line tracing, convergence-divergence, and quick localization tasks. No significant differences were found in other neuromotor parameters. These findings highlight selective disruptions in sensorimotor functioning among individuals with migraine. Conclusion: Given the observed sensory processing difficulties and neuromotor performance challenges in individuals with migraine, further research into neuromotor functioning is warranted. Such studies would not only strengthen the current findings but also offer valuable insights for developing effective intervention protocols to address these issues.

 Purpose: This study was conducted to examine sensory processing and neuromotor performance in adults with migraine. Materials and Methods: The study was designed to be observational and comparative. Fifty individuals with migraine and fifty healthy individuals, aged between 18-65, participated in the study. The Adult Sensory Profile Questionnaire was utilized to assess sensory processing skills of individuals and the Clinical Observation of Neuromotor Performance was employed for evaluating neuromotor performance of individuals. Results: Individuals with migraine demonstrated a distinct sensory processing profile, with significant differences in low registration, sensory sensitivity, and sensory avoidance, but not in sensory seeking. Regarding neuromotor performance, significant differences were observed in postural control, somatodyspraxia including supine flexion and finger tapping and visually guided eye movements, specifically during line tracing, convergence-divergence, and quick localization tasks. No significant differences were found in other neuromotor parameters. These findings highlight selective disruptions in sensorimotor functioning among individuals with migraine. Conclusion: Given the observed sensory processing difficulties and neuromotor performance challenges in individuals with migraine, further research into neuromotor functioning is warranted. Such studies would not only strengthen the current findings but also offer valuable insights for developing effective intervention protocols to address these issues.

 Purpose: This study was conducted to examine sensory processing and neuromotor performance in adults with migraine. Materials and Methods: The study was designed to be observational and comparative. Fifty individuals with migraine and fifty healthy individuals, aged between 18-65, participated in the study. The Adult Sensory Profile Questionnaire was utilized to assess sensory processing skills of individuals and the Clinical Observation of Neuromotor Performance was employed for evaluating neuromotor performance of individuals. Results: Individuals with migraine demonstrated a distinct sensory processing profile, with significant differences in low registration, sensory sensitivity, and sensory avoidance, but not in sensory seeking. Regarding neuromotor performance, significant differences were observed in postural control, somatodyspraxia including supine flexion and finger tapping and visually guided eye movements, specifically during line tracing, convergence-divergence, and quick localization tasks. No significant differences were found in other neuromotor parameters. These findings highlight selective disruptions in sensorimotor functioning among individuals with migraine. Conclusion: Given the observed sensory processing difficulties and neuromotor performance challenges in individuals with migraine, further research into neuromotor functioning is warranted. Such studies would not only strengthen the current findings but also offer valuable insights for developing effective intervention protocols to address these issues.

 Amaç: Bu çalışma, migrenli yetişkinlerde duyusal işlemleme ve nöromotor performansı incelemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışma, gözlemsel ve karşılaştırmalı olarak tasarlanmıştır. 18-65 yaş arasında, migrenli 50 birey ve 50 sağlıklı birey çalışmaya katılmıştır. Bireylerin duyusal işlemleme becerilerini değerlendirmek için Yetişkin Duyusal Profil Anketi kullanılmış, nöromotor performansı değerlendirmek için ise Klinik Nöromotor Performans Gözlemi uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Migrenli bireyler, düşük kayıt, duyusal hassasiyet ve duyusal kaçınmada belirgin farklılıklar gösteren, ancak duyusal arayışta fark bulunmayan, kendine özgü bir duyusal işlemleme profili sergilemiştir. Nöromotor performans açısından, postural kontrol, somatotipraksi sırtüstü fleksiyon ve parmak vurma dahil ve görsel olarak yönlendirilen göz hareketlerinde, özellikle çizgi izleme, konverjans-diverjans ve hızlı lokalizasyon görevlerinde anlamlı farklılıklar gözlenmiştir. Diğer nöromotor parametrelerde anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır. Bu bulgular, migrenli bireylerde seçici sensörimotor işlev bozukluklarını vurgulamaktadır. Sonuç: Migrenli bireylerde gözlenen duyusal işlemleme güçlükleri ve nöromotor performans zorlukları dikkate alındığında, nöromotor işlevsellik üzerine daha fazla araştırma yapılması gerekmektedir. Bu tür çalışmalar, mevcut bulguları güçlendirmenin yanı sıra, bu sorunları ele almak için etkili müdahale protokolleri geliştirmek adına değerli bilgiler sunacaktır.

Article Details

Sensory processing and neuromotor performance in adults with migraine: a comparative study

Authors:

Sultan Baştürk | Gamze Ekici | Hülya Kayıhan

Publisher:

Cukurova University

Main Topics:

Nöroloji ve Nöromüsküler Hastalıklar

Journal:

Cukurova Medical Journal Vol.50 Issue 2, pp.362-369

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351442

pISSN:

2602-3032

migraine

adult

sensory profile

postural controlmigren

yetişkin

duyusal profil

postüral kontrol

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Article Details

Authors: Sultan Baştürk | Gamze Ekici | Hülya Kayıhan

Publisher: Cukurova University

Main Topics: Nöroloji ve Nöromüsküler Hastalıklar

Journal: Cukurova Medical Journal Vol.50 Issue 2, pp.362-369

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001351442

pISSN: 2602-3032

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Authors:

Sultan Baştürk | Gamze Ekici | Hülya Kayıhan

Publisher:

Cukurova University

Main Topics:

Nöroloji ve Nöromüsküler Hastalıklar

Journal:

Cukurova Medical Journal Vol.50 Issue 2, pp.362-369

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351442

pISSN:

2602-3032