Effect of light touch on postural sway in individuals with balance problems: A systematic review

Highlights • Individuals with balance problems reduce postural sway when touching a rigid surface. • The reduction of postural sway depends on the magnitude of the force applied on the rigid surface. • The effect of light touch is greater for some individuals with balance problems.

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Published in:Gait & posture 2014-05, Vol.40 (1), p.1-10
Main Authors: Baldan, A.M.S, Alouche, S.R, Araujo, I.M.G, Freitas, S.M.S.F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aging - physiology
Center of pressure
Equilibrium
Feedback, Sensory - physiology
Humans
Middle Aged
Movement - physiology
Orthopedics
Postural Balance - physiology
Postural control
Reference Values
Sensation Disorders - physiopathology
Sensory feedback
Touch - physiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Highlights • Individuals with balance problems reduce postural sway when touching a rigid surface. • The reduction of postural sway depends on the magnitude of the force applied on the rigid surface. • The effect of light touch is greater for some individuals with balance problems.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.12.028