Vestibular contributions during human locomotor tasks

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2005 Jul;33(3):107-13. doi: 10.1097/00003677-200507000-00002.

Abstract

This review explores vestibular contributions during dynamic tasks with the goal of identifying the underlying roles of vestibular information in task progression and balance control. Vestibular contributions to upper and lower body control during locomotor tasks were found.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Gait / physiology
  • Head Movements / physiology
  • Humans
  • Leg / physiology
  • Locomotion / physiology
  • Movement / physiology*
  • Postural Balance / physiology*
  • Task Performance and Analysis
  • Vestibule, Labyrinth / physiology*