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August 17, 2025Open Access

Visual dependence in postural control is increased in older adults

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Older adults show a greater reliance on visual dependence for postural control compared to younger individuals, emphasizing age-related changes in balance.
The main finding reveals that older adults utilized visual inputs 40% of the time while younger adults used vision 33%, suggesting a significant difference in balance strategies.
Virtual reality was employed to assess sway responses in healthy adults aged 21-87 years, utilizing a Central Sensorimotor Integration (CSMI) test for accuracy.
Understanding these differences in visual dependence highlights potential interventions to improve balance and reduce fall risk in older populations.

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Study finds older adults rely more on visual inputs for balance compared to younger adults, indicating a need for targeted interventions.

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