Abstract
Is there any activity that does not require the control of posture? The corrections of posture that are characteristic of a healthy nervous system provide stability and allow us to initiate motion and to move without falling—all with no conscious awareness. Disorders of postural control alter the efficiency and effectiveness of our actions, so it is easy to understand why the improvement of balance is a primary goal for many people receiving rehabilitation. This special series is devoted to the exploration of new concepts in the control of postural stability and balance, such as the use of touch receptors in the fingertips and hand to provide spatial orientation for balance, the management of altered reflex activity in a way that enhances mobility, and a scientific rationale for selecting the most effective exercises to treat disorders of the vestibular system.…
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