Factors affecting test results and standardized method in quiet standing balance evaluation

To identify factors affecting test results of the quiet standing balance evaluation conducted by posturography and to investigate the standardized method by comparing results according to feet width. The study cohort consisted of 100 healthy individuals. We assessed the quiet standing balance of sub...

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Published in:Annals of rehabilitation medicine 2012, 36(1), , pp.112-118
Main Authors: Yoon, Jung Joong, Yoon, Tae Sik, Shin, Bo Mi, Na, Eun Hye
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Language:English
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Summary:To identify factors affecting test results of the quiet standing balance evaluation conducted by posturography and to investigate the standardized method by comparing results according to feet width. The study cohort consisted of 100 healthy individuals. We assessed the quiet standing balance of subjects by using 3 different methods: standing on a force plate with feet width the same as shoulder width (test 1); with feet width the same as half the shoulder width (test 2); with feet width determined by the subject's comfort (test 3). Subjects underwent each test with their eyes open and closed for 30 seconds each time. Parameters for measuring standing balance included the mean mediolateral and anteroposterior extent, speed, and the velocity moment of center of pressure (COP) movement. All parameters showed better results when the subject's eyes were open rather than closed, and the mean AP extent and speed increased as the age of the subjects increased (p
ISSN:2234-0645
2234-0653
DOI:10.5535/arm.2012.36.1.112