Visual Proprioception and Postural Stability in Infancy. A Developmental Study

1 June 1977

journal article
research article
Published by SAGE Publications in Perception

Vol. 6 (3) , 255-262
https://doi.org/10.1068/p060255

Abstract

The effect of conflicting visual, and mechanical proprioceptive information on postural stability was compared in two groups of infants. The older group could sit or stand unsupported, while the younger group could sit but could not yet stand. The results suggest that visual proprioception functions to maintain postural stability before infants have learned to stand.

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