Anna C. Render

Effects of one night of sleep deprivation on single- and dual-task gait

Abstract Sleep deprivation (SDEP) impairs cognitive control, which may affect movements that rely on these processes, such as walking. To test whether gait changes after one night of SDEP reflect reduced cognitive capacity, we compared its effects with those of dual-task walking...

Misalignment Between Perceived and Actual Ability on a Balance Beam Walking Task

Effective balance control is necessary for stability, but it is an individual's self-perceived balance ability that determines movement selection. Accurate self-estimations of balance are therefore essential to ensure that movement choices align with capability. This study examin...