Reliability of center of pressure distance and area sway measurement during one-legged stance in a normal population.

Watanatada, Pasakorn; Polmang, Burawan; Sanguangrangsirikul, Sompol

Reliability of center of pressure distance and area sway measurement during one-legged stance in a normal population.

Date

2006-09-28

Authors

Watanatada, Pasakorn

Polmang, Burawan

Sanguangrangsirikul, Sompol

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the reliability of center ofpressure distance and area sway during one-legged stance. MATERIAL AND METHOD: One hundred and sixteen participants aged 40-60 years old were recruited. Fifty nine subjects were males and fifty seven subjects were females. Subjects were excluded in cases of abnormal lower extremity structures, neurological deficits related to balance disorder, and inability of right leg stance for more than 30 seconds. All subjects were evaluated with 4 trials ofone-legged stance, each 2 of normal and fast lifting leg conditions. Center of pressure and kinematic data were synchronously collected. RESULTS: Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) of the distance sway was between 0.69 and 0.83, while ICC of the area sway was between 0.06 and 0.25. CONCLUSION: Distance sway provides higher reliability than area sway for static balance assessment. Subjective leg lifting speed was satisfactory.

Description

Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Watanatada P, Polmang B, Sanguangrangsirikul S. Reliability of center of pressure distance and area sway measurement during one-legged stance in a normal population. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2006 Sep; 89 Suppl 3(): S92-7