P 093 - Comparison of three bipedal tasks to quantify contribution of proprioception to postural stability in healhty children and adolescents

Static postural sway can be quantified as variation in body ’s center of force (COF) position across time using force or plantar pressure plates. Control of posture relies on visual, vestibular and somatosensory afference. In the somatosensory modality, both tactile and proprioceptive (“movement sensors”) afference are involved. Postural stability deve lops during childhood and adolescence, but is likely not matured at age of 14 years [1]. The role of proprioception for the postural control in developing system is largely unknown.

Source: Gait and Posture - July 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: E. Ylitalo, H. M äenpää, H. Piitulainen Tags: Short communication Source Type: research