Effect of light finger touch in balance control of individuals with multiple sclerosis

Highlights ► Role of a light finger touch contact with a stationary surface was evaluated. ► With finger touch contact, postural sway was reduced in sagittal and frontal planes. ► Light finger touch contact is effective in improving postural control in MS. ► It can be considered as a useful balance...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2013-09, Vol.38 (4), p.643-647
Main Authors: Kanekar, Neeta, Lee, Yun-Ju, Aruin, Alexander S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Balance
Female
Fingers
Humans
Light finger touch
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting - physiopathology
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting - rehabilitation
Orthopedics
Postural Balance - physiology
Postural control
Pressure
Rehabilitation
Touch - physiology
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Summary:Highlights ► Role of a light finger touch contact with a stationary surface was evaluated. ► With finger touch contact, postural sway was reduced in sagittal and frontal planes. ► Light finger touch contact is effective in improving postural control in MS. ► It can be considered as a useful balance rehabilitative strategy.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.02.017