Interpersonal interactions for haptic guidance during balance exercises

Falls and fall related injuries in older adults are a public health issue [1,2]. Balance exercises, however may reduce falls risk [3]. In balance rehabilitation, a physical therapist (PT) manipulates the provision of sensory cues during sensorimotor training to facilitate motor learning, and control of body balance [4 –6].

Source: Gait and Posture - July 20, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: S.M. Steinl, P.J. Sparto, C.G. Atkeson, M.S. Redfern, L. Johannsen Tags: Full length article Source Type: research