Improved postural control in response to a 4-week balance training with partially unloaded bodyweight

Highlights • We studied potential bodyweight unloading effects on postural control. • Neuromuscular and functional adaptations were compared between full and partial load. • Balance control adaptations are comparable in full and in partial unloaded subjects. • Partially unloaded balance training may...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2014-06, Vol.40 (2), p.291-296
Main Authors: Freyler, K, Weltin, E, Gollhofer, A, Ritzmann, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Physiological - physiology
Adult
Biomechanical Phenomena
Body Weight - physiology
Electric Stimulation - methods
Electromyography
Exercise Therapy - methods
Female
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - rehabilitation
H-reflex
H-Reflex - physiology
Humans
Male
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Neuromuscular
Orthopedics
Partial weight-bearing
Physical Therapy Modalities
Postural Balance - physiology
Pressure
Psychomotor Performance - physiology
Rehabilitation
Sensorimotor training
Weight-Bearing - physiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Highlights • We studied potential bodyweight unloading effects on postural control. • Neuromuscular and functional adaptations were compared between full and partial load. • Balance control adaptations are comparable in full and in partial unloaded subjects. • Partially unloaded balance training may be important for therapy of disabled people.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2014.04.186