Open AccessThe contribution of small and large sensory afferents to postural control in patients with peripheral neuropathy
Author(s) -
Li Li,
Shuqi Zhang,
John L. Dobson
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of sport and health science/journal of sport and health science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.386
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2095-2546
pISSN - 2213-2961
DOI - 10.1016/j.jshs.2018.09.010
Subject(s) - proprioception , somatosensory system , physical medicine and rehabilitation , sensory system , sensation , peripheral , afferent , balance (ability) , medicine , neuroscience , reflex , peripheral neuropathy , psychology , audiology , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
Highlights • Tactile feedback through smaller type II afferents is critical for balance.• Proprioceptive feedback through larger type I afferents is important for balance.• Peripheral neuropathy often lead to chronic foot sole tactile desensitization.• CNS adapt to type II dysfunction by relying on more type I afferents.
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