Quantitative assessment is crucial for the evaluation of human postural balance. The force
plate system is the key quantitative balance assessment method. The purpose of this study …

The feet constitute an important sensory structure in the mechanisms of postural control. As
a direct and often only interface between the body and the ground, the feet allow us to sense …

The lack of sleep, both in quality and quantity, is an increasing problem in modern society,
often related to workload and stress. A number of studies have addressed the effects of …

Running is one of the most accessible physical activities and running with and without
footwear has attracted extensive attention in the past several years. In this study 18 …

Many diseases and conditions decrease the ability to control balance. In clinical settings,
there is therefore a major interest in the assessment of postural control. Trunk accelerometry …

This study assessed sex differences in natural squatting postures in public squatting toilets
by collecting data on the span between feet (SBF), the angle between the feet, and the …

Purpose A feedback control process based on self-motion perception contributes to postural
stability; however, little is known about the visual modulation of postural muscles. The aim of …

We compared postural control of expert gymnasts (G) to that of non-gymnasts (NG) during
bipedal closed-eyes quiet standing using conventional and nonlinear dynamical measures …

Objective: The primary aim was to investigate whether any association exists between poor
sleep quality and deterioration in postural control among university student population …

Balance tests have clinical utility in identifying balance deficits and supporting
recommendations for appropriate treatments. Motion capture technology can be used to …