Sensorimotor posture control in the blind: Superior ankle proprioceptive acuity does not compensate for vision loss

Highlights ► Ankle proprioceptive acuity was found to be better in blind than sighted subjects. ► Superior proprioceptive acuity did not translate to superior balance control. ► Ankle joint muscle strength was not different between blind and sighted groups.

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Published in:Gait & posture 2013-09, Vol.38 (4), p.603-608
Main Authors: Ozdemir, Recep A, Pourmoghaddam, Amir, Paloski, William H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Ankle Joint - physiology
Ankle proprioception
Ankle strength
Balance control
Blind people
Blindness - physiopathology
Case-Control Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Muscle Strength - physiology
Muscle Strength Dynamometer
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Orthopedics
Postural Balance - physiology
Proprioception - physiology
Time-to-boundary
Young Adult
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Summary:Highlights ► Ankle proprioceptive acuity was found to be better in blind than sighted subjects. ► Superior proprioceptive acuity did not translate to superior balance control. ► Ankle joint muscle strength was not different between blind and sighted groups.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.02.003