Effect of light finger touch in balance control of individuals with multiple sclerosis

Highlights ► Role of a light finger touch contact with a stationary surface was evaluated. ► With finger touch contact, postural sway was reduced in sagittal and frontal planes. ► Light finger touch contact is effective in improving postural control in MS. ► It can be considered as a useful balance...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Gait & posture 2013-09, Vol.38 (4), p.643-647
Hauptverfasser:	Kanekar, Neeta, Lee, Yun-Ju, Aruin, Alexander S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Balance Female Fingers Humans Light finger touch Male Middle Aged Multiple sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting - physiopathology Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting - rehabilitation Orthopedics Postural Balance - physiology Postural control Pressure Rehabilitation Touch - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights ► Role of a light finger touch contact with a stationary surface was evaluated. ► With finger touch contact, postural sway was reduced in sagittal and frontal planes. ► Light finger touch contact is effective in improving postural control in MS. ► It can be considered as a useful balance rehabilitative strategy.
ISSN:	0966-6362 1879-2219
DOI:	10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.02.017