Background Studies of human upright posture typically have stressed the need to control
ankle and hip joints to achieve postural stability. Recent studies, however, suggest that …

Surfaces shorter in extent than the feet elicit multi-joint coordination that differs from what is
elicited by stance on extensive surfaces. This well-known effect arises from the mechanics of …

This study tested the hypotheses that all major joints along the longitudinal axis of the body
are equally active during quiet standing and that their motions are coordinated to stabilize …

Sensory feedback from the vestibular system and neck muscle stretch receptors is critical for
the regulation of postural control. The postural relationship of the head to the trunk is a major …

The purpose of this study was to identify changes in segment/joint coordination and
coordination variability in running with increasing head stability requirements. Fifteen strides …

Postural control is an integral part of all physical behavior. Recent research has indicated
that postural control functions in a manner that facilitates other higher order (suprapostural) …

In this study, we address the question: Can the central nervous system stabilize vertical
posture in the abundant space of neural commands? We assume that the control of vertical …

Neck muscle vibration (NMV) during upright standing is known to induce forward leaning,
which has been explained as a global response to the (illusory) perception of a lengthening …

Clinicians frequently assess and intervene on postural alignment; however, notions of what
constitutes good postural alignment are variable. Furthermore, the majority of current …

The control of upright stance is commonly explained on the basis of the single inverted
pendulum model (ankle strategy) or the double inverted pendulum model (combination of …