Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) and internal globus pallidus
(GPi) deep brain stimulation (DBS) provides an efficient treatment for the alleviation of motor …

The feet constitute an important sensory structure in the mechanisms of postural control. As
a direct and often only interface between the body and the ground, the feet allow us to sense …

The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that the center of pressure (COP)
velocity reflects the center of mass (COM) acceleration due to a large derivative gain in the …

It is well known that a light and voluntary touch with a fingertip on a fixed surface improves
postural stability during quiet standing. To determine whether the effect of the light touch is …

Computer‐simulated persons (CSPs) with respiratory systems have been developed for
microclimate analysis around the human body and inhalation exposure analysis, for detailed …

Age-related changes in the density, morphology, and physiology of plantar cutaneous
receptors negatively impact the quality and quantity of balance-relevant information arising …

To examine the age-related deterioration in postural control, we investigated the association
between postural sway during quiet standing and either amplitude of physiological tremor or …

Background: Falls and fall-related injuries are symptomatic of an aging population. This
study aimed to design, develop, and deliver a novel method of balance training, using an …

The development of upright postural control has often been investigated using time series of
center of foot pressure (COP), which is proportional to the ankle joint torque (ie, the motor …

Restoring functional gait speed is an important goal for rehabilitation post-stroke. During
walking, transferring of one's body weight between the limbs and maintaining balance …