Age-specific biomechanical challenges and engagement in dynamic balance training with robotic or virtual real-time visual feedback

• Published in: Journal of biomechanics Vol. 152; p. 111574
• Main Authors: Segal, Ava D., Petruska, Andrew J., Adamczyk, Peter G., Silverman, Anne K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2023; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Adaptation; Adults; Age; Age Factors; Aged; Aging; Ankle; Balance; Biomechanics; Coordination; Exercise Therapy; Feedback; Feedback, Sensory; Goal-directed; Humans; Kinematics; Life span; Muscle activation; Muscle function; Muscles; Postural Balance - physiology; Real time; Robotic Surgical Procedures; Robotics; Therapy; Training; Visual perception; Wobble board; Goal-directed; Muscle activation; Aging; Therapy; Wobble board

Challenging balance training that targets age-related neuromuscular and motor coordination deficits is needed for effective fall prevention therapy. Goal-directed training can provide intrinsically motivating balance activities but may not equally challenge balance for all age groups. Therefore, the...