Can visual stimulus induce proprioceptive drift in the upper arm using virtual reality?

Sustained isometric contractions (SIC), such as holding an arm stationary in a space, are often used in upper limb rehabilitation exercises, particularly where it is important to protect the joints and tendons or to reduce patient fatigue. However, visual cues within a virtual environment may have a...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Child Health & Human Development Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 191 - 196
Autores principales: Willis, Dion, Powell, Wendy, Powell, Vaughan, Stevens, Brett
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 2018
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Sumario:Sustained isometric contractions (SIC), such as holding an arm stationary in a space, are often used in upper limb rehabilitation exercises, particularly where it is important to protect the joints and tendons or to reduce patient fatigue. However, visual cues within a virtual environment may have an unanticipated effect on the ability to maintain SIC. This study investigated the influence of background motion within a virtual environment on the ability to maintain a fixed position during an upper limb task. It was found that introducing directional movement had a significant differential effect on the ability to maintain SIC.