Numerous studies have demonstrated physical activity is a strong factor in overall health
and well-being, and a growing body of literature, reviewed herein, suggests that several eye …

Upright gait is a peculiar characteristic of humans that requires the ability to manage upper
body dynamic balance while walking, despite the perturbations that are generated by …

Falls during walking are a major health issue in the elderly population. Older individuals are
usually more cautious, walk more slowly, take shorter steps, and exhibit increased step-to …

Purpose The aim of this study was to identify factors that influence the perceived stigma of
two assistive devices for visual impairment, namely the white cane and smart glasses …

Visually impaired individuals often rely on assistive technologies such as white canes for
independent navigation. Many electronic enhancements to the traditional white cane have …

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of visual information in the control of walking
over complex terrain with irregularly spaced obstacles. We developed an experimental …

Locomotion of children and adults with a visual impairment (ages 1–44, n= 28) was
compared to that of age-related individuals with normal vision (n= 60). Participants walked …

This study aimed to review and examine the tools used to assess psychomotor performance
of children with visual impairment. Databases, such as SCOPUS, MEDLINE/PubMed …

Postural control (PC) requires the interaction of the three sensory systems for a good
maintenance of the balance, and in blind people, lack of visual input can harm your PC …

Self-motion perception used for locomotion and navigation requires the integration of visual,
vestibular, and proprioceptive input. In the absence of vision, postural stability and locomotor …