Biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms related to postural control and efficiency of movement: A review

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Sousa, ASP (Author) Other; Silva, A (Author) Other; João Manuel R. S. Tavares (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Somatosensory and Motor Research

Vol. 29 No. 4

Pages: 131-143

ISSN: 0899-0220

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Indexing

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-ESQ

DOI: 10.3109/08990220.2012.725680

Abstract (EN): Understanding postural control requires considering various mechanisms underlying a person's ability to stand, to walk, and to interact with the environment safely and efficiently. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the functional relation between biomechanical and neurophysiological perspectives related to postural control in both standing and walking based on movement efficiency. Evidence related to the biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms is explored as well as the role of proprioceptive input on postural and movement control.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13