When is visual information used to control locomotion when descending a kerb?

BACKGROUND: Descending kerbs during locomotion involves the regulation of appropriate foot placement before the kerb-edge and foot clearance over it. It also involves the modulation of gait output to ensure the body-mass is safely and smoothly lowered to the new level. Previous research has shown th...

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Published in:	PLoS ONE
Main Authors:	John G Buckley, Matthew A Timmis, Andy J Scally, David B Elliott
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Online Access:	http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3078928?pdf=render