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The role of kinaesthetic feedback in goal-directed movements.
Full Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of kinaesthetic feedback in the control of goal-directed movements. The subjects were qualified basketball and handball players compared to weightlifters as controls. The body measures and the general motor tests verified fit physical condition of the subjects, and detected no sign that would disturb the execution of special motor tests. The special motor tests were free-throw shootings with basketball to the basket, free shootings with handball to a rectangular frame, zigzag dribbling with basketball to 14 m among traffic cones 2 m apart, and stopping at a mark after running to 10 m. These tests were performed both with open eyes and closed eyes. The results of all special motor tests decreased significantly in the lack of visual information. Furthermore, in contrast to the significantly different results obtained from the three different groups with open eyes, these groups produced equally minor results with closed eyes. It is concluded that the practice of goal-directed movement, learned under visual guidance, does not make the kinaesthetic feedback able to compensate the lack of visual input.
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Author information
Author/s: Angyán, L (L); Téczely, T (T); Pálfai, A (A); Gyurkó, Z (Z); Karsai, I (I);
Affiliation: Institute of Human Movement Sciences, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary. lajos.angyan(-atsign-)aok.pte.hu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Journal: Acta physiologica Hungarica (Acta Physiol Hung), published in Hungary. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2003-; vol 90 (issue 1) : pp 17-26
Dates: Created 2003/04/01; Completed 2003/09/30; Revised 2006/11/15;
PMID: 12666871, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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