| Quantitative analysis of the limits of stability in sitting. | |
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PMID: 20841617 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This study defines the limits of stability in sitting, and quantitatively assesses two measures of postural control relative to these limits. Young, healthy subjects sat, feet unsupported, on an elevated force plate. The limits of stability were determined by a least square fit of an ellipse to the center of pressure (CoP) excursion during maximal leaning in 8 directions. These were highly symmetrical and centered within the base of support. The ellipses had a mean eccentricity of 0.66 (major axis in the sagittal plane) and covered an area approximately 1/3 of the base of support. The CoP was then monitored over 4 min of quiet sitting, during which the postural sway covered an area<0.05% of the limits of stability and was closely centered within the latter. Finally, target-directed trunk movements were performed, in 5 directions, at 4 movement speeds and 3 target distances. Increased target distance and movement speed both decreased the margin of stability (distance between the CoP and the limits of stability), as did movement in the frontal plane, reflecting the eccentricity of the limits of stability. These combined findings support the validity of this quantitative method of defining the limits of stability in sitting, for healthy individuals. |
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Authors:
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Richard A Preuss; Milos R Popovic |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of applied biomechanics Volume: 26 ISSN: 1065-8483 ISO Abbreviation: J Appl Biomech Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-15 Completed Date: 2010-11-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9315240 Medline TA: J Appl Biomech Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 265-72 Citation Subset: IM |
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Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory, Lyndhurst Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada. |
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Adult Anthropometry Female Humans Least-Squares Analysis Male Middle Aged Postural Balance / physiology* Reference Values Thorax / physiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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129179//Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
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