Centre of Experimental Medicine SAS
Topic
Effects of postural threat on sensory control of human balance
PhD. program
Medical Neurosciences
Year of admission
2026
Name of the supervisor
RNDr. Diana Bzdúšková, PhD.
Contact:
Receiving school
Faculty of Medicine Comenius University
Annotation
The most common postural threat is exposure to height, for example when standing on an elevated platform. Exposure to height is associated not only with unpleasant sensations and increased stress levels, but may also significantly affect balance control and the involvement of individual sensory systems, thereby increasing the risk of falls. The aim of the PhD. thesis will be to analyze and evaluate postural and physiological responses of individuals exposed to postural threat in a virtual reality environment. It will also examine the role of sensory inputs, particularly proprioception and vision, in maintaining postural stability, as well as how these responses change when stimulated at different heights.