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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Human motor control
    • Rehabilitation engineering

    Background:

    • Postural control is crucial for daily activities.
    • Visual biofeedback (VBF) systems can aid in improving balance.
    • Current VBF systems often rely on real-time data.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of predictive visual biofeedback (VBF) for enhancing postural performance.
    • To compare the effectiveness of real-time VBF versus predictive VBF.

    Main Methods:

    • Two VBF systems were developed using Centre of Pressure (CoP) data from a force plate.
    • VBF(real_time) used current CoP, while VBF(predictive) used predicted CoP based on time-to-collision theory.
    • Participants (n=36) performed balance tasks under no-VBF, VBF(real_time), and VBF(predictive) conditions.
    • Postural parameters analyzed included sway path, sway area, mean amplitude, and mean frequency.

    Main Results:

    • Both VBF systems improved postural parameters compared to baseline, reducing sway area and mean amplitude, and increasing mean frequency.
    • VBF(predictive) demonstrated significantly greater improvements in sway path, sway area, and mean amplitude compared to VBF(real_time).
    • No significant difference was found between the two VBF systems for mean frequency.

    Conclusions:

    • Predictive VBF is a more effective strategy than real-time VBF for improving postural control.
    • These findings suggest that predictive VBF systems hold potential as a valuable tool for rehabilitation and performance enhancement.