The effects of optic flow on postural stability: Influence of age and fall risk

The effects of optic flow on postural stability: Influence of age and fall risk

Background: Optic flow provides dynamic information relating to body position and motion with respect to visual frames of reference. This study investigated the effects of optic flow stimuli presented in four directions on postural stability in young and older adults. Methods: Twenty-five young (20–...

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Main Authors: Steven Phu, Michela Persiani, Brandon Tan, Matthew Brodie, Simon Gandevia, Daina L. Sturnieks, Stephen R. Lord
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-05-01
Series:Experimental Gerontology
Subjects:
Optic flow
Visual field dependence
Postural sway
Posture
Accidental falls
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531556523000670

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