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

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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.