Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Focusing of Light in the Eye01:16

Focusing of Light in the Eye

Light rays enter the eye through the cornea, a transparent dome-shaped tissue that is the eye's outermost layer. The cornea bends or refracts, light rays traveling to the pupil. The shape of the cornea determines how much of the light is bent and whether the image will be focused correctly on the retina at the back of the eye. Once the light has passed through both refraction layers, it converges into a single focal point onto a small area. This is where photoreceptors start transforming...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Enhancing Physiological Complexity Through Mindfulness: A Wearable-Based Intervention for First Responders and Their Partners.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Semi-immersive virtual reality protocol assessing gait and balance in remote concussion.

Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology·2026
Same author

THE ROLE OF PERIPHERAL VISION IN ENHANCING BALANCE AND POSTURAL STABILITY: INSIGHTS FROM CENTRAL VISION OBSTRUCTION.

Biomedical sciences instrumentation·2025
Same author

IMPACT OF NON-SKID SOCKS AND ANTERIOR WEIGHT ON POSTURAL RESPONSE AND STABILITY DURING PERTURBATION.

Biomedical sciences instrumentation·2025
Same author

Exploring Non-linear Dynamical Structure for Knee Kinematics Using Machine Learning.

2023 International Conference on Next Generation Electronics (NEleX). International Conference on Next Generation Electronics (2023 : Vellore, India)·2025
Same author

Joint Angular Kinematics and Gross Motor Function in Typically Developing Healthy Children.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same journal

The Role of Facial Action Units in Investigating Facial Movements During Speech.

Electronics·2026
Same journal

Interoperability to Improve Science-Based Decision Making: Adapting a Risk Analysis Framework to Improve Translational Environmental Health Science.

Electronics·2026
Same journal

SmartStep: A Fully Integrated, Low-Power Insole Monitor.

Electronics·2026
Same journal

A Markov Chain Replacement Strategy for Surrogate Identifiers: Minimizing Re-Identification Risk While Preserving Text Reuse.

Electronics·2025
Same journal

Data-Driven Maturity Level Evaluation for Cardiomyocytes Derived from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells (Invited Paper).

Electronics·2025
Same journal

A Design Review for Biomedical Wireless Power Transfer Systems with a Three-Coil Inductive Link through a Case Study for NICU Applications.

Electronics·2025
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

A Human-machine-interface Integrating Low-cost Sensors with a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation System for Post-stroke Balance Rehabilitation
11:06

A Human-machine-interface Integrating Low-cost Sensors with a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation System for Post-stroke Balance Rehabilitation

Published on: April 12, 2016

10.5K

Evaluating Visual Dependence in Postural Stability Using Smartphone and Stroboscopic Glasses.

Brent A Harper1, Michael Shiraishi1, Rahul Soangra1,2

  • 1Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Chapman University, Orange, CA 92866, USA.

Electronics
|June 19, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study shows that smartphone apps can monitor athletes' postural control cost-effectively. While less accurate than force plates, they offer a promising tool for assessing balance with stroboscopic glasses simulating visual impairments.

Keywords:
smartphone appstroboscopic glassesvisual motion sensitivity (VMS)wearable technologies

More Related Videos

Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition
07:45

Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition

Published on: July 21, 2020

4.6K
Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability
07:52

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Published on: September 18, 2020

8.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2026

A Human-machine-interface Integrating Low-cost Sensors with a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation System for Post-stroke Balance Rehabilitation
11:06

A Human-machine-interface Integrating Low-cost Sensors with a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation System for Post-stroke Balance Rehabilitation

Published on: April 12, 2016

10.5K
Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition
07:45

Assessing Binocular Central Visual Field and Binocular Eye Movements in a Dichoptic Viewing Condition

Published on: July 21, 2020

4.6K
Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability
07:52

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Published on: September 18, 2020

8.5K

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Sports Science
  • Human Movement Analysis

Background:

  • Athletes often rely heavily on visual input for balance, making them susceptible to injuries affecting this reliance.
  • Visual perturbation methods, like stroboscopic glasses, can simulate visual impairments to assess postural stability.
  • Traditional force plate technology for postural control assessment is expensive and less accessible.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of integrating stroboscopic glasses with smartphone applications for assessing postural control.
  • To compare the cost-effectiveness and accuracy of smartphone-based measurements against traditional force plate technology.
  • To investigate how visual conditions impact postural sway and an individual's reliance on visual information for balance.

Main Methods:

  • Participants performed postural tasks under full vision, stroboscopic occlusion, and eyes-closed conditions on unstable foam surfaces.
  • Postural sway was measured using both smartphone applications and traditional force plates.
  • Key postural parameters including sway range, root mean square, ellipse area, velocity, and dominant frequency were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Force plates demonstrated higher sensitivity to visual conditions, detecting significant postural parameter changes.
  • Smartphone-based measurements showed promise as a cost-effective alternative but lacked the accuracy of force plates in detecting subtle changes.
  • Stroboscopic glasses effectively simulated visual impairments, enabling precise evaluation of balance under perturbed conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Smartphone applications integrated with stroboscopic glasses offer a viable, cost-effective method for routine postural control monitoring in sports.
  • While not as precise as force plates, smartphones provide valuable insights into balance under simulated visual deficits.
  • This approach enhances the assessment of athletes' reliance on visual input for maintaining stability.