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Adapted Training to Boost Upper Body Sensorimotor Control and Daily Living Functionality in Visually Impaired

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This study shows that tailored sensorimotor training significantly improves upper body function and balance in visually impaired athletes. This enhanced control can boost autonomy and adherence to physical activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Adapted physical activity
  • Sports science
  • Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Vision is crucial for postural control, balance, and kinematics, impacting daily function.
  • Visually impaired individuals often exhibit upper body alterations affecting autonomy and efficiency.
  • Blind athletes may face specific overuse syndromes due to altered biomechanics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and train upper body sensorimotor control in Italian blind baseball players.
  • To enhance global and segmental functionality in visually impaired athletes.
  • To prevent injuries and counteract disability-related deficits in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A validated test battery including goniometry, functional tests, and a biofeedback-based Libra proprioceptive board.
  • A 6-week adapted training protocol focused on sensorimotor control.
  • Assessment of active range of motion, muscular/functional tests, and dynamic balance.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant improvements in all assessed parameters.
  • Enhanced orthostatic dynamic balance (Y Balance test, p=0.01) and trunk control (Libra board, p=0.01).
  • Increased upper body mobility (p<0.05), core recruitment (p=0.01), and proprioceptive postural control (p=0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Tailored sensorimotor training effectively improves upper body function and proprioceptive control in visually impaired individuals.
  • Such training can promote autonomy, quality of life, and adherence to sports.
  • Adapted physical activity kinesiologists play a key role in designing and leading these interventions.