Postural control in blind individuals: A systematic review

Highlights • Structural changes of the cortex can be seen in congenitally blind people. • Blind people have poor postural control, which may interfere in their activities. • Posture is altered during gait to compensate for impaired vision. • More experimental studies focusing on rehabilitation of PC...

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Published in:Gait & posture 2017-09, Vol.57, p.161-167
Main Authors: Parreira, Rodolfo Borges, Grecco, Luanda André Collange, Oliveira, Claudia Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Physiological - physiology
Blindness - physiopathology
Blindness - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy - methods
Humans
Neuronal Plasticity - physiology
Neuroplasticity
Orthopedics
Postural Balance - physiology
Postural control
Rehabilitation
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Visual impairment
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Summary:Highlights • Structural changes of the cortex can be seen in congenitally blind people. • Blind people have poor postural control, which may interfere in their activities. • Posture is altered during gait to compensate for impaired vision. • More experimental studies focusing on rehabilitation of PC in the blind are needed.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.06.008