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ERIC Number: EJ778250
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002-Jul
Pages: 15
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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Biomechanical Movements in Experienced Cane Users with and without Visual Impairments
Wall, Robert S.; Ashmead, Daniel H.
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v96 n7 p501-515 Jul 2002
Travelers with visual impairments and orientation and mobility (O&M) instructors were assessed in their performance of the two-point touch cane technique. Both groups deviated similarly from classical stipulations of the technique, having wider arc widths and hand positions off of midline. Measures of body coverage and rhythm were less than ideal. Foot placement preview was linked to several factors. The possibility of focusing more on coverage than on rhythm when assessing cane use is postulated.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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