Adaptation to vibratory perturbations in postural control

Author

Fransson, P.A. ; Johansson, R. ; Jernström, F.T. ; Magnusson, M.

Author_Institution

Univ. Hosp. of Lund, Sweden

Volume

22

Issue

2

fYear

2003

Firstpage

53

Lastpage

57

Abstract

There are several modes of adaptation to postural perturbations used to withstand balance disturbances and reduce the effects of muscle fatigue. We summarize experimental results, which demonstrate that there are several modes of adaptation to postural perturbations, and we discuss the properties of these adaptive processes. The presented findings suggest that patients with balance disorders would benefit from rehabilitation programs that include a mixture of exercises aimed at training specific motor tasks or motor programs.

Keywords

adaptive control; biocontrol; biomechanics; mechanoception; muscle; neurophysiology; patient rehabilitation; vibrations; adaptation modes; balance disorders; balance disturbances; exercises; motor programs; motor tasks; muscle fatigue; postural control; postural perturbations; rehabilitation programs; vibratory perturbations; Binary sequences; Data analysis; Eyes; Fatigue; Headphones; Muscles; Performance evaluation; Testing; Torque measurement; Vibration measurement;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0739-5175

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MEMB.2003.1195696

Filename

1195696