Optimal interaction between vision and other somatosensory systems guaranties the control of human body segment stability and change in position. The lack of visual information causes changes in equilibrium, regulation of body segment position and in response to surrounding stimuli. The objective of the study: to carry out the research on the influence of the degree of visual impairment on equilibrium and simple and psychomotor reactions, and to establish the possible manifestation of compensatory reactions of vestibular and proprioception sensory systems when vision disorders are being faced. To investigate the influence of the degree of visual impairment on equilibrium and simple and psychomotor reactions, the sighted subjects, legally blind and totally blind subjects voluntarily participated in the study. A static posturography (or stabilography) method has been used for the equilibrium testing. A force plate and computerized equipment for analysis of the signals was applied for posturography. Centre of pressure coordinates have been started to be registered since the moment when the subject in bare feet stands on the force plate in the position required. Posturogram registration in every position of standing lasted 60 s. To investigate a simple reaction, we have employed an electromyoreflexometer, which consists of the equipment emitting light or sound signals, a response device and a unit for the data registration. The testing has been conducted during two parts when a... [to full text]

Optimal interaction between vision and other somatosensory systems guaranties the control of human body segment stability and change in position. The lack of visual information causes changes in equilibrium, regulation of body segment position and in response to surrounding stimuli. The objective of the study: to carry out the research on the influence of the degree of visual impairment on equilibrium and simple and psychomotor reactions, and to establish the possible manifestation of compensatory reactions of vestibular and proprioception sensory systems when vision disorders are being faced. To investigate the influence of the degree of visual impairment on equilibrium and simple and psychomotor reactions, the sighted subjects, legally blind and totally blind subjects voluntarily participated in the study. A static posturography (or stabilography) method has been used for the equilibrium testing. A force plate and computerized equipment for analysis of the signals was applied for posturography. Centre of pressure coordinates have been started to be registered since the moment when the subject in bare feet stands on the force plate in the position required. Posturogram registration in every position of standing lasted 60 s. To investigate a simple reaction, we have employed an electromyoreflexometer, which consists of the equipment emitting light or sound signals, a response device and a unit for the data registration. The testing has been conducted during two parts when a... [to full text]