Effects of saccadic eye movements on postural control stabilization

• Main Authors: Sérgio Tosi Rodrigues (Author), Stefane Aline Aguiar (Author), Paula Fávaro Polastri (Author), Daniela Godoi (Author), Renato Moraes (Author), José Angelo Barela (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2013-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Several structures of the central nervous system share involvement in both ocular and postural control, but the visual mechanisms in postural control are still unclear. There are discrepant evidences on whether saccades would improve or deteriorate stabilization of posture. The purpose of this study...