Cortical Control of Posture
This reasearch aims to understand the relative contribution of deep and superficial muscles of the trunk in normal and pathological control of reactive and anticipatory balance.
Postural Control of the Trunk
Postural threat is manipulated using an elevated platform that can be raised up to 3.2 m. This approach allows us to examine the effects of fear and anxiety on postural behaviour and underlying neural mechanisms.
Fear of Falling
Using electro-encepholography (EEG) we are investigating how areas of the brain and brainstem may contribute to the initiation and modulation of postural responses.
Origins of Balance Disorders
Using unique moving platforms designed to mimic real-life conditions that lead to falls, we are trying to identify the specific factors that may contribute to balance deficits in patients with balance disorders such as Parkinson's disease, vestibular loss and spinal cord injury.