Emotional influences on locomotor behavior

Evaluation of physical and emotional responses to vibrotactile stimulation of the forearm in young adults, the elderly, and transradial amputees

“…These results imply that displeasure to VS may be dependent on age and amputation. Furthermore, the prolonged exposure to VS may induce avoidance behavior [4][5][6]26] and eventually withdrawal of rehabilitation and VS-related devices. Because of such differences in ERs to VS among the groups, the subjects' physiological (sex and age) and physical status (amputation) should be considered before VS application.…”

“…Furthermore, the aspects of ER to VS and the prolonged practical and/or clinical use of VS should be considered. Pleasure evokes an approach behavior while displeasure evokes an avoidance behavior [4][5][6]26]. Displeasure can be one of the main reasons to restrain from using VS as an SFSD.…”

Multi-joint postural behavior in patients with knee osteoarthritis

“…Although it could seem obvious that poor function is associated with balance impairments, it is more surprising that the clinical outcome having the greatest impact on postural behavior was the mental score of the SF-12. However, previous studies have already demonstrated the association between emotion and functional tasks [24][25][26]. Indeed, it is recognized that among many others factors, varying motivation states could have an influence on postural behavior [24].…”

Emotional state affects gait initiation in individuals with Parkinson’s disease

“…Until recently, much of the data supporting this premise were incurred through the exclusive implementation of upper-extremity movements and simple measures of response speed (e.g., Chen & Bargh, 1999; Duckworth, Bargh, Garcia, & Chaiken, 2002). Addressing this limitation, several studies have recently evaluated the impact of emotional state on whole-body movements that clearly represent pure approach- and avoidance-related behavior (Gélat, Coudrat, & Le Pellec, 2011; Naugle, Hass, Joyner, Coombes, & Janelle, 2011; Naugle, Joyner, Hass, & Janelle, 2010; Stins & Beek, 2011). Importantly, this evidence has indicated that pleasant emotional states facilitate the initiation of approach-oriented gait in healthy individuals (Naugle et al, 2011).…”