Evaluating the Baseline Characteristics of Static Balance in Young Adults

Date

2014-4

Type

Conference paper

Conference title

World A cademy of Science, Engineering, and Technology, WASET

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 5

Author(s)

Khaled Jebril Mustafa Abuzayan
Hadhom Mohamed Mansoor Alabed

Pages

278 - 287

Abstract

Abstract—The objectives of this study (baseline study, n = 20) were to implement Matlab procedures for quantifying selected static balance variables, establish baseline data of selected variables which characterize static balance activities in a population of healthy young adult males, and to examine any trial effects on these variables. The results indicated that the implementation of Matlab procedures for quantifying selected static balance variables was practical and enabled baseline data to be established for selected variables. There was no significant trial effect. Recommendations were made for suitable tests to be used in later studies. Specifically it was found that one foot-tiptoes tests either in static balance is too challenging foremost participants in normal circumstances. A one foot-flat eyes open test was considered to be representative and challenging for static balance

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