Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological condition that can affect the postural
stability of the individual and predispose falls in this population. Methods A systematic …

In upright stance, individuals sway continuously and the sway pattern in dual tasks (eg, a
cognitive task performed in upright stance) differs significantly from that observed during the …

This book provides an overview of human development and includes the relationship
between motor development and cognitive and social development. It explores factors …

Introduction to Ecological Psychology is a highly accessible book that offers an overview of
the fundamental theoretical foundations of Ecological Psychology. The authors, Julia JC …

The neural systems responsible for postural control are separate from the neural substrates
that underpin control of the hand. Nonetheless, postural control and eye-hand coordination …

Falls in older adults are a public health challenge due to their influence on well-being and
health-care costs. One way to address this challenge is to discover new methods to enhance …

The dual task experimental paradigm is used to probe the attentional requirements of
postural control. However, findings of dual task postural studies have been inconsistent with …

Contemporary dynamical models of human postural control propose an intermittent
controller regulating the postural centre of pressure (CoP) about a stable saddle-shaped …

Background: Postural balance represents a fundamental movement skill for the successful
performance of everyday and sport-related activities. There is ample evidence on the …

It is argued that elite athletes often demonstrate superior body balance. Despite the
apparent significance of perfect balance ability in volleyball, little is known about the specific …