"Here we confirm earlier studies which indicated that stimulation of plantar cutaneous mechanoreceptors can lead to postural responses. [...] We therefore suggest that it is necessary to differentiate between (i) cues from plantar cutaneous receptors involved in exteroceptive functions, like the evaluation of the support structure or of relative foot-to-surface motion, and (ii) cues from deep receptors which subserve proprioceptive functions like the control of center of pressure shifts within the limits of the foot support base." View Study