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ArticleEuropean journal of applied physiology2026

The influence of light touch on balance stability in different postural control tasks: evidence from EEG iAPF.

Feng Guo, Jiabing Hu, Jianrui Guo, Shen Zhang, Junyao Dai, Yahui Yue, Lai Wei, Yinghui Ren, Jingfu Zhang

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Feng GuoCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China. guofeng_first@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9896-8965
Jiabing HuCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China.
Jianrui GuoLaboratory Management Center, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China.
Shen ZhangCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7651-8015
Junyao DaiCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1255-7234
Yahui YueCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2121-7665
Lai WeiCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7831-2641
Yinghui RenCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0533-4390
Jingfu ZhangCollege of Exercise and Health, Shenyang Sport University, Shenyang, 110102, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0397-2317

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General Project of Basic Scientific Research Projects of Universities in Liaoning Province LJ212410176029Key Project of Basic Scientific Research Projects of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education JYTZD2023133
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Abstract

objectiveTo investigate the effect of light touch (LT) on balance stability in different postural control tasks among healthy subjects, and to obtain neural evidence of the LT effect on postural control through electroencephalogram (EEG).

methodsSixteen healthy males performed eyes-closed bipedal stance on firm/soft surfaces under three conditions: no touch (NT), LT on an unstable surface (TUS), and LT on a stable surface (TSS) using a crossover design. Center of pressure (COP) and EEG were synchronously recorded. Sample entropy (SE) of COP and individual alpha peak frequency (iAPF) were analyzed.

resultsThe SE value of COP trajectory in bipedal stance on a soft surface was significantly higher than that on a firm surface (P<0.001). The effect of finger touch on COP was manifested as COP_TUS

conclusionIncreased task difficulty enhances thalamo-cortical information transfer for balance. LT on a stable surface provides spatial reference, improving postural control while reducing cortex-thalamus information transfer to boost neural efficiency.

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Postural BalanceTouchAdultElectroencephalographyHumansMaleYoung AdultCenter of pressureIndividual alpha peak frequencyLight touchPlantar proprioceptionPostural control

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