Control of Head Stability and Gaze during Locomotion in Normal Subjects and Patients with Deficient Vestibular Function
Control of Head Stability and Gaze during Locomotion in Normal Subjects and Patients with Deficient Vestibular Function
Rotational perturbations during locomotion are the major threat to clear vision. These perturbations lead to the evolution of the vestibulo-ocular reflex. This study aims to determine the nature of rotational head perturbations that occur during locomotion that could interfere with vision. The study involves measuring and comparing the velocity and frequency of vigorous head rotations with those perturbations that occur during locomotion. The stability of the head during walking and running in place is discussed in this chapter. The results also provide guidelines of what stimuli to be applied in testing patients with vestibular disorders. Another finding from the results is that there is randomness in the rotational perturbations that occur during locomotion.
Keywords: deficient vestibular function, head perturbations, locomotion, vestibular disorders, velocity
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