Background fear of falling is common in older adults and can have a profound influence on a
variety of behaviours that increase fall risk. However, fear of falling can also have potentially …

Advances in our understanding of postural control have highlighted the need to examine the
influence of higher brain centers in the modulation of this complex function. There is strong …

Introduction Postural threat elicits modifications to standing balance. However, the
underlying neural mechanism (s) responsible remain unclear. Shifts in attention focus …

Adherence and participation can be improved in health programs for older people with
concerns about falling. While health literacy empowers older people to have greater control …

Immersive technologies, like virtual and mixed reality, pose a novel challenge for our
sensorimotor systems as they deliver simulated sensory inputs that may not match those of …

We frequently interact with textured surfaces with both our feet and hands. Like texture's
importance for gras**, texture perception via the foot sole might provide important signals …

Background Dysfunctional breathing is common among people with and without primary
respiratory pathology. While anxiety can contribute to dysfunctional breathing, the …

Postural threat elicits a robust emotional response (eg, fear and anxiety about falling), with
concomitant modifications in balance. Recent theoretical accounts propose that emotional …

Background Concern about falling is reportedly related to mobility and balance in older
adults. While increased concern about falling may be directly related to balance deficits …

Older adults who report a fear of falling are more likely to subsequently fall, yet, some gait
anxiety-related alterations may protect balance. We examined the effect of age on walking in …