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The contribution of small and large sensory afferents to postural control in patients with peripheral neuropathy

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Highlights • Tactile feedback through smaller type II afferents is critical for balance.• Proprioceptive feedback through larger type I afferents is important for balance.• Peripheral neuropathy often lead to chronic… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Tactile feedback through smaller type II afferents is critical for balance.• Proprioceptive feedback through larger type I afferents is important for balance.• Peripheral neuropathy often lead to chronic foot sole tactile desensitization.• CNS adapt to type II dysfunction by relying on more type I afferents.

Keywords: large sensory; peripheral neuropathy; small large; type afferents; contribution small; sensory afferents

Journal Title: Journal of Sport and Health Science
Year Published: 2019

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