A Perturbed Postural Balance Test Using an Instrumented Treadmill - Precision and Accuracy of Belt Movement and Test-Retest Reliability of Balance Measures.

ABSTRACT: A perturbed postural balance test can be used to investigate balance control under mechanical disturbances. The test is typically performed using purpose-built movable force plates. As instrumented treadmills become increasingly common in biomechanics laboratories and in clinical settings, these devices could be potentially used to assess and train balance control. The purpose of the study was to investigate how an instrumented treadmill applies to perturbed postural balance test. This was investigated by assessing the precision and reliability of the treadmill belt movement and the test-retest reliability of perturbed postural balance test over 5 days. Postural balance variables were calculated from the center of pressure trajectory and included peak displacement, time to peak displacemen

SUBMITTER: Lesch KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8429482 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature