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Human upright posture control models based on multisensory inputs; in fast and slow dynamics.

Ryosuke Chiba¹, Kaoru Takakusaki¹, Jun Ota²

¹Research Center for Brain Function and Medical Engineering, Asahikawa Medical University, Japan.

Neuroscience Research

|January 10, 2016

Summary

Maintaining an upright stance relies on integrating sensory information. This review highlights the need for more research into slow dynamics of posture control for rehabilitation.

Keywords:

Balance Body representation in brain Long-term alteration Multisensory integration Posture control

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Biomechanics
Human Physiology

Background:

Posture control is essential for daily human function.
It involves integrating visual, vestibular, and somatosensory inputs.
This integration creates a body schema for generating movement.

Purpose of the Study:

To review fast and slow dynamics of posture control.
To focus on multisensory integration's role in posture.
To introduce research on internal force control and posture alteration.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on posture control dynamics.
Analysis of multisensory integration mechanisms.
Introduction of novel experimental approaches for studying internal force control.

Main Results:

Fast dynamics of posture control are well-studied.
Slow dynamics, involving long-term alterations, are less understood.
Current understanding of slow dynamics is insufficient for mechanistic models.

Conclusions:

Further research into slow dynamics of posture control is crucial.
Understanding long-term alterations can inform physical training and rehabilitation strategies.
This knowledge can benefit elderly and impaired individuals.