Measurement of balance in computer posturography: Comparison of methods-A brief review

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2011

Abstract

Some symptoms related to disequilibrium may not be detected by a clinical exam. Therefore, objective study is important in assessing balance. In this paper, methods to measure balance in computer posturography are compared. Center of pressure (COP) displacement, equilibrium score (ES) and postural stability index (PSI), the main measures of assessing balance are described and their merits and disadvantages are discussed. Clinicians should apply that measure which suits the specific strategies in a specific situation. Measuring devices such as Force plate, Balance Master and Equitest are also discussed. Although the Balance Master and Equitest devices are more costly compared to the force plate only, they are more useful for assessing balance relevant to daily life activities that might result in falls. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd.

Identifier

78649938107 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.03.003

ISSN

13608592

PubMed ID

21147423

First Page

82

Last Page

91

Issue

1

Volume

15

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