Biomechanical and cognitive interactions during Visuo Motor Targeting Task

Abstract

Background: Biomechanical analyses primarily focus on physical aspects of human movement; however, it is not understood how walking is affected while simultaneously performing a demanding cognitive task - a form of Cognitive-Motor Interference (CMI). CMI occurs when performance of a primary task (e.g. walking) is affected following the introduction of a cognitive task (e.g. visual search). Research question: Would Visuo Motor Targeting Task (VMTT) impair visual search performance and reduce the margin of stability (MoS) at higher gait speeds? Methods: A protocol was developed to investigate responses of the neuromuscular system while performing a complex visual search task. The Computer Assi..