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Showing 1 to 20 of 79 for “"Postural stability"”.
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Pushing/Pulling Exertions Disturb Trunk Postural Stability
The stability of the spine can be estimated from kinematic variability and nonlinear analyses of seated balance tasks. However, processing methods require sufficient signal duration and test-retest experiments require that the assessment must be reliable. Our goal was to characterize the …
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Evaluation of postural stability using sensory organization test
Poor postural stability of the elderly and other patients has been a major concern.The cost of treating injuries due to poor stability is expected to rise to $32.4 Billion by 2020. Many interventions have been proposed and used to improve stability. In order to determine the efficacy of these …
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The Effects of Subconcussive Impacts on Postural Stability
… The effects of concussions on postural stability, both acutely and chronically, have been well studied and noted. However, whether subconcussive impacts lead to these same impairments is not heavily investigated. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The primary purpose of this study was …
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Evaluation of Linear and Nonlinear Postural Stability Measurements Following Concussion
… A large number of these athletes suffer from postural instability following concussion. Postural control assessment has become a recommended tool to determine readiness to return to play. Measurement of postural control through the use of center of pressure (CoP) variables may provide a …
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Assessing the Effects of Exoskeleton Use on Balance and Postural Stability
… hip extension torque may increase demands on the postural control system. However, there is currently limited evidence on whether, and to what extent, BSE use alters postural stability and/or fall risk. The primary goal of this work was to understand the effects of exoskeleton use, and quantify …
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The Effect of a 6-week Balance Training Program on Postural Stability
… a 6 week balance training program will improve postural stability; Determine gender differences in postural stability following a 6 week balance training program; Determine latency effects in postural stability following a 6-week balance training program.<br />METHODS: A convenience sample of …
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The effect of ankle support on postural stability using the BESS test
Thesis (M.S.)--Michigan State University, Department of Kinesiology, 2009
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The Effects of Stable and Unstable Training Surfaces on Dynamic Postural Stability
Context: Dynamic postural stability (DPS) is essential for skilled athletic performance, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. However, there is limited research on whether DPS training on unstable or stable surfaces elicit greater DPS improvements. Objective: To determine whether training on …
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An Examination of Dynamic Postural Stability as Tested on the Biodex Stability System
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Effects of Head Motion on Postural Stability in Participants with Chronic Motion Sensitivity
… Motion-provoked dizziness often causes postural instability. Purposes: This study aimed to compare the effects of head motion on postural stability in healthy adults with and without chronic motion sensitivity (CMS) and to determine the effects of head motion direction (horizontal versus …
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The Effect of Cervical Muscle Fatigue on Postural Stability during Immersion Virtual Reality
… direction of movement. Our posture and visual stability rely heavily on an efficient and processing of visual, vestibular, and proprioception afferent input. Erroneous sensory information from defective sensory organs may cause a person to experience feelings of lightheadedness, spinning and …
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Functional Recovery After Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty Due to Osteoarthritis: The Role of Postural Stability
… was to advance understanding of the role of postural stability in functional recovery among individuals 60 years and older after elective THA for OA, and to inform strategies to reduce fall risk and optimize functional outcomes. Study 1 systematically reviewed the literature to identify …
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The effect of osteopathic manipulative therapy applied to the lumbar spine on postural stability: a pilot study
… spine dysfunction has been shown to decrease postural stability. It has been hypothesized that applying manual therapy to the lumbar spine may have an effect on improving postural stability. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) …
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Dynamic Postural Stability During Gait Initiation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability: The Influence of Walking Velocity
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is associated with deficits in strength, balance, and static postural stability, however dynamic postural stability during transitional movements have received limited investigations. The purpose of this study was to assess dynamic postural stability in individuals …
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The Influence of the Initiation of a Graded Exercise Protocol on Dynamic Postural Stability Following a Concussion
… recovery. Athletes demonstrating decreased postural control may have an increased likelihood of suffering sports-related injury. Exercise has been shown to briefly alter static postural control and the visual contribution to static postural stability deteriorates with moderate intensity …
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An investigation on subjective assessments of workload and postural stability under conditions of joint mental and physical demands
… or combination of tasks may include maintaining postural stability, executing physical actions, and/or performing cognitive tasks. While there have been attempts to establish a physiological measure of concurrent physical and mental workload, as yet there has been no work towards developing a …
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The Influence of Vestibular-Ocular Reflex Training on Static and Dynamic Postural Stability in Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability
… VOR-enhanced rehabilitation protocols to improve postural stability, dynamic visual acuity and gaze stabilization among chronic ankle instability (CAI) patients. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Research laboratory setting. Participants: 16 physically-active women and men (age, …
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The acute effect of percusive therapy on postural stability and muscle activation in people with chronic ankle instability and controls
… confirm the hypothesis of the effect of PT in postural stability (OE) test. In contrast, in the CE test, this change was observed between groups CNPO and CYPO (p=0.05). Since there was no pre-test difference between the CAI groups in CE parameter, we may also confirm the effect of PT in CE …
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Relationship between Vestibular System, Vision, Anxiety, and Chronic Motion Sensitivity
… of symptoms, young adults with CMS have less postural stability than those without CMS. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether vestibular system integrity, dependence on visual cues for postural stability, and the anxiety level are different between young adults with and without CMS, and whether it …
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A posture control model and balance test for the prediction of relative postural stability, with special consideration to the problem of falling in the elderly
… a posture control model which defines relative stability by the degree to which a transient postural perturbation would cause the centre-of-pressure on the feet to approach the limits of the base-of-support. To minimize anticipatory adaptations and to ensure subject safety, the balance test used …
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