postural control

collocation in English

meaningsofposturalandcontrol

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postural
adjective
uk
/ˈpɒs.tʃə.rəl/us
/ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ.əl/
relating to posture (= the position in which the body ...
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control
noun
uk
/kənˈtrəʊl/us
/kənˈtroʊl/
the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to ...
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Actually it has been demonstrated in biomechanical studies23,24 that the human being adapts itsposturalcontrolstrategies with respect to the perturbation.
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The variability around the aerodynamic expectation suggested thatposturalcontrol, by the spider, could play a significant part in ballooning distances.
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Impairment of any part of this system has the potential to disruptposturalcontrol.
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Visual acuity also declines, as does visual contrast sensitivity which may be particularly important inposturalcontrol.
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Suggested thatposturalcontroland silk length control could be important in spiders.
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This is exactly what we found in a recent study on the development ofposturalcontrolin early walking.
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In order to achieve almost the same level ofposturalcontrol, field-dependent subjects need full optical information.
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This is a method ofposturalcontrolthat improves body mechanics by static and dynamic realignment of body segments.
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Since then, horseback riding has been demonstrated to improve coordination, balance,posturalcontrol, muscle strength and range of motion1.
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For example, in all cases ofposturalcontroldescribed in the target article, the requirement of mechanical balance only constrains the set of possible body configurations.
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What is needed is an assessment that highlights specific impairments inposturalcontrolso that a balance training program can be designed to meet an individual's needs.
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Individuals with muscular weakness, occult instability, and decreasedposturalcontrolare more susceptible to ankle injury than those with betterposturalcontrol.
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Adaptive seating that enables active sitting may improveposturalcontrol, through practicing active trunk muscle use in relation to gravity.
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The impairment component of the test evaluates the upper and lower extremities,posturalcontroland pain.
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Increased muscle power,posturalcontroland balance are also factors worthy of consideration.
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Studies have shown that people afraid of heights or falling have poorposturalcontrol, especially in the absence of strong visual cues.
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Analysis of the center of pressure is common in studies on humanposturalcontroland gait.
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A common assistive technology intervention is specialized seating andposturalcontrol.
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A physiotherapist can develop patient specific training programs to optimizeposturalcontrol, in order to increase balance and safety.
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Injury to the ankle causes a proprioceptive deficit and impairedposturalcontrol.
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