Postural Control across the lifespan

This is a series of projects that is exploring various aspects of postural control and the impact it has on function and participation. The Sock Test for Sitting Balance is one of the results of this work.

Investigators at TWU

• Pei Fen Chang PhD, OT
• Katie Mitchell, PT, PhD

Outside Collaborators

• Ingrid Franc, PhD, OT

PhD Students

• Kim Broussard, OTD, OT

Publications

McHugh, Jessica, Baxter, Mary M., Chang, Pei-Fen, and Mitchell, Katy. Idiopathic Toe Walking and Postural Instability: The Next Step, e109-e116. Vol. 4, Iss. 3 Annals of International Occupational Therapy, 2021. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.3928/24761222-20200811-02)

Franc, I. A., Baxter, M. F., Mitchell, K., Neville, M., & Chang, P. (2020). Validity of the Sock Test for Sitting Balance: A Functional Assessment Tool.   Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 40 (3), 159-165, doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/1539449220905807. 

DaLomba, E., Baxter, M., Fingerhut, P., & O'Donnell, A. (2017). The effects of sensory processing and behavior of toddlers on parent participation: A pilot study.   Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools and Early Intervention: Innovations in Practice, Theory, and Research, 10 (1), 27-39, doi: 10.1080/19411243.2016.1257968.

Chang, P. J., Baxter, M. F., & Risky, J. (2016). Effectiveness of interventions within the scope of occupational therapy practice to improve motor function of people with traumatic brain injury: A systematic review.   American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 70 (3)., doi: DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2016.020867. 

Nelson, M., & Baxter, M. F. (2014). Postural Control in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. NDTA NETWORK, 21 (1), 20-26. [February] 

Layne, C. S., Mulavara, A. P., Bloomberg, J. J., Forth, K. E., Baxter, M., Houser, JJ (2002).  Using dynamic foot stimulation during space flight as a countermeasure to muscle degradation.  Neuroscience Letters. doi: DOI:10.1109/IEMBS.2002.1053220. [January]

Layne, C. S., Forth, K. E., Baxter, M., & Houser, J. J. (2002). Voluntary neuromuscular activation is enhanced when paired with a mechanical stimulus to human plantar soles.  Neuroscience Letters. doi: DOI: 10.1016/S0304-3940(02)01104-7. [December]

 

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