Monthly Archives: July 2017

Skin at the back of the ankle contributes to awareness of ankle position 1

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The ability to know how our limbs are positioned in space is called proprioception. This ‘sense’ is possible through information gained from individual sensors in the muscles and in the skin. In fact, skin stretch on the back or dorsal surface of the hand has been shown to create illusory […]

Sensorimotor and cognitive factors associated with walking adaptability: novel perspectives for fall prevention in older people 2

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Negotiating unexpected obstacles, such as cracks in pavement, requires successful adaptation of our walking pattern to guarantee stability and to avoid falling. Poor walking performance might contribute to tripping, which is frequently reported as a cause of falls in older people (Lord et al. 1993). We have devised a test […]