2016
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.1374
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Effect of absence of vision on posture

Abstract: Abstract.[Purpose] The visual system is one of the sensory systems that enables the body to assess and process information about the external environment. In the absence of vision, a blind person loses contact with the outside world and develops faulty motor patterns, which results in postural deficiencies. However, literature regarding the development of such deficiencies is limited. The aim of this study was to discuss the effect of absence of vision on posture, the possible biomechanics behind the resulting… Show more

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“…First, the postural control in static condition requires the visual system to provide the feedback information to complete the balance task. It is because this information relates to position and orientation of the body’s position [ 55 ]. Second, exergame modality, which integrates with the virtual reality technology, requires the body movements during a game.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…First, the postural control in static condition requires the visual system to provide the feedback information to complete the balance task. It is because this information relates to position and orientation of the body’s position [ 55 ]. Second, exergame modality, which integrates with the virtual reality technology, requires the body movements during a game.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…People with visual impairment exhibit visual acuity of less than 6/60 in their better eye; visual acuity less than 3/60 in the better eye is referred to as blindness (Acheson, 2010;De Araújo et al, 2014). Congenital or acquired loss of vision leads to the development of abnormal sensory and motor interactions that result in the development of typical musculoskeletal deformities; these then lead to faulty gait patterns, which cause disability (Alotaibi, Alghadir, Iqbal, & Anwer, 2016;Barlow, 1955;Nakamura, 1997). People with visual impairment are unable to perform their daily activities, become dependent, and experience poor quality of life (Markowitz, 2006).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The visual system is one of the main sensory systems that enable the body to assess and process information about external factors, such as relative positions of body segments, and to adjust posture according to need. Absence of vision leads to deficiencies in posture due to inadequate interaction with the environment and affects normal patterns of gait and balance (7) .…”
Section: Discussion:-mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is known that there is balance impairment in the blind when compared to the same age normal vision population. Absence of vision leads to numerous abnormal sensory & motor interactions that often limit the blind people in isolation (7) . But there is no clarity as to which domain or component of balance is the most affected.…”
Section: Blindnessmentioning
confidence: 99%