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Mastoid vibration (MV) significantly increases sway variability during walking. This sensory manipulation, especially bilateral, impacts postural control and enhances understanding of sensory system contributions to locomotion.

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  • Biomechanics
  • Human Motor Control

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  • Dynamic postural control is crucial for stable locomotion.
  • Sensory systems (visual, somatosensory) are vital for maintaining balance.
  • Mastoid vibration (MV) is a novel method to manipulate sensory input.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of mastoid vibration (MV) on dynamic postural control during walking.
  • To examine how MV interacts with visual and somatosensory system manipulations.
  • To determine if MV influences sway variability measures.

Main Methods:

  • Three levels of MV (none, unilateral, bilateral) applied to mastoid processes.
  • Utilized the Locomotor Sensory Organization Test (LSOT) with six sensory manipulation conditions.
  • Measured sway variability in anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions.

Main Results:

  • MV significantly increased the amount of sway variability (AP and ML directions).
  • Temporal structure of sway variability was affected in the AP direction only.
  • Bilateral MV demonstrated more pronounced effects than unilateral MV.

Conclusions:

  • Mastoid vibration effectively modulates sensory input during walking.
  • MV, combined with sensory system challenges, aids in understanding sensory contributions to locomotion.
  • Findings suggest MV as a tool for investigating sensorimotor integration in postural control.