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Experimental Methods to Study Human Postural Control

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Published on: September 11, 2019

Interaction between Feet and Gaze in Postural Control.

Maria Pia Bucci¹, Philippe Villeneuve²

¹1MoDyCo, UMR 7114 CNRS Université Paris Nanterre, 92001 Nanterre, France.

|November 11, 2022

Summary

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This review synthesizes research on human postural control, emphasizing the roles of foot and visual input. It aims to establish reference values for balance studies in healthy and patient populations.

Keywords:

eye movements foot posture proprioception vision

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Human Physiology
Neurology

Background:

Increased research in human postural control, especially in patient populations.
Growing interest in understanding deficits in postural control.

Purpose of the Study:

Review studies on postural control, focusing on foot and visual inputs during quiet stance.
Provide reference values for future postural control research.
Encourage development of specific balance control protocols.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search of electronic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO, PubMed, ResearchGate).
Synthesis of articles published up to 2021.
Focus on quiet postural stance and sensory inputs.

Main Results:

Identified a significant increase in postural control studies over the last decade.
Highlighted the critical roles of foot and visual sensory information in maintaining balance.
Synthesized existing data to inform future research directions.

Conclusions:

Established a foundation for comparative postural control studies.
Emphasized the need for tailored protocols considering individual sensory system contributions.
Aimed to advance understanding and treatment of balance disorders.