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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Biomechanics
    • Human Locomotion

    Background:

    • Complex environments demand greater central nervous system (CNS) control for postural stability and task completion compared to simple walking.
    • Dual-task scenarios, involving concurrent cognitive and locomotor tasks, may further increase resource demands.
    • Frontal plane stability control is crucial for navigating challenging environments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of concurrent cognitive (auditory Stroop) and complex locomotor (obstacle crossing) tasks on frontal plane stability.
    • To quantify stability using the margin of stability (MOS) during obstacle negotiation.
    • To determine if cognitive task difficulty affects stability control during complex locomotion.

    Main Methods:

    • Fourteen healthy young adults participated in 40 dual-task trials.
    • Participants performed an auditory Stroop task concurrently with obstacle crossing (stationary and dynamic obstacles).
    • Frontal plane margin of stability (MOS) was measured to quantify stability control.

    Main Results:

    • Frontal plane MOS was highest during the obstacle crossing step.
    • Stability was greater when crossing a dynamic obstacle compared to a stationary one.
    • The pre-crossing step exhibited the smallest MOS, indicating reduced stability.
    • Cognitive task difficulty did not significantly affect stability measures across conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • The CNS prioritizes postural stability during obstacle crossing, adopting a 'posture-first' strategy.
    • Increased stability during the crossing step may occur at the expense of stability in the preceding step.
    • These findings enhance understanding of CNS control strategies for stability during complex locomotion.