Neural Control of Balance During Walking

• Published in: Frontiers in physiology Vol. 9; p. 1271
• Main Authors: Reimann, Hendrik, Fettrow, Tyler, Thompson, Elizabeth D., Jeka, John J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 13.09.2018
• Subjects: balance; neural feedback; Physiology; sensorimotor control; virtual reality; vision; walking; vision; virtual reality; neural feedback; balance; sensorimotor control; walking

Neural control of standing balance has been extensively studied. However, most falls occur during walking rather than standing, and findings from standing balance research do not necessarily carry over to walking. This is primarily due to the constraints of the gait cycle: Body configuration changes...