To develop a force plate with a proper computing algorithm that can be used in the average household as well as within community care centers. An affordable price range will also be necessary.
Many studies using force plates to examine the elders' balance ability for fall prevention. However, few studies compare the reliability differences among age in postural sway measurements even though many studies find significantly greater postural sway in the elder population than compared to the younger cohort. Investigation of this age difference is important for choosing variables to represent their postural sway improvement in order to determine the intervention outcome.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
Closed eyes double-leg stance: Body relaxed with both arms naturally placed beside thighs, eyes closed for 40 seconds.
Center of Pressure (COP)
Balance means the coordination module of transferring the center of pressure (COP).
Time frame: 40 seconds.
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.