Annie Butler, Author at Motor Impairment

Getting to grips with body ownership

This entry was posted in Motor Impairment Blog New finding Sensation & falls and tagged body ownership fingers grasp illusion proprioception sensation senses skin receptors touch on April 12, 2018 by Annie Butler

How we sense where our body is and what body parts belong to us is crucial for successful interaction with our environments (e.g. Proske & Gandevia 2012). It might seem silly to ask whether a body part belongs to you or someone else, however studies of patients and studies that […]

Falling is a risky business

This entry was posted in New finding Sensation & falls and tagged aging balance falls motor impairment standing balance walking on February 5, 2015 by Annie Butler

Awareness of our physical ability is critically important when we decide on what actions to take. Can I reach that far?, Can I walk on that path?, Can I step that high? This is particularly important for older people whose physical function declines with age and who are at increased […]