Applying bilateral mastoid vibration changes the margin of stability in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral directions while walking on different inclines.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Walking on an incline demands specific neuronal control because the vestibular system may alter gait patterns to maintain balance with respect to self-orientation to gravity. A previous study confirms the aforementioned hypothesis that walking on inclines with bilateral vestibular disruptions altered spatial-temporal gait parameters in anterior-posterior and vertical directions. This study extended the current knowledge to investigate bilateral mastoid vibration's effect on the Margin of Stability (MoS) while walking on inclines.

Methods

Eighteen healthy young adults participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to eight treadmill trials, encompassing walking at their preferred walking speed on inclines of 0%, 3%, 6%, and 9% with and without bila

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11834209 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature