Reliability of Biodex Balance System Measures

Cachupe, Wendy J. C.; Shifflett, Bethany; Kahanov, Leamor; Wughalter, Emily H.

doi:10.1207/s15327841mpee0502_3

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“…This is a contrast to force platforms and dynamometric platforms that are generally used to measure balance via center of pressure (COP) or body sway (respectively). Cachupe, Shifflett, Kahanov, & Wughalter (2001) found that under dynamic conditions, the Biodex Balance System provides accurate information about stability at the level of the ankle, but…”

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Effects of exercise-induced fatigue on postural balance: a comparison of treadmill versus cycle fatiguing protocols

2012

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Effects of exercise-induced fatigue on postural balance: a comparison of treadmill versus cycle fatiguing protocols

2012

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“…Its great reliability for evaluating dynamic and static postural balance has been reported in previous studies (19,20). Its reliable measurements were indicated by r = 0.94 for overall stability index, r = 0.95 for anteroposterior stability index, and r = 0.93 for mediolateral stability index (21). The device uses a circular platform that is free to move in the anteroposterior and mediolateral axes simultaneously.…”

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Endomorphs Show Higher Postural Sway Than Other Somatotypes Subjects

Samaei

Bakhtiary

Hajihasani

2014

Middle East J Rehabil Health

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Background:The somatotype may influence the balance control ability. The quality of balance performance is an important factor to prevent injuries during sport activities. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of somatotype on the static and dynamic balance indices as well as falling risk index. Patients and Methods: A total of 141 university student healthy young females were recruited. We measured anthropometric somatotypes (10 parameters, Heath-Carter's method) and the mean of center of pressure (COP) displacement on a Biodex balance system during unilateral (static balance indices) and bilateral standing (dynamic balance indices) with their eyes open and eyes closed. Results: In this research, the frequency of somatotypes was as follows: endomorph, 51; mesomorph, 43; and ectomorph, 47. During dynamic tests, the endomorph group showed significantly higher COP sway (P < 0.01) and falling risk index (P < 0.05) than other somatotype groups did. The mesomorph group showed significantly better postural control during dynamic balance control test with eyes closed (P < 0.05) in comparison to the other somatotype groups. Conclusions:The mesomorph subjects had a higher degree of static and dynamic balance control, while a lower degree of balance control was found among endomorph subjects, especially when standing on the unlocked balance platform with both eyes open and eyes closed.

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“…Many researchers, however, indicated that traditional measures of balance with static tasks are limited in their capability to capture multiple aspects of postural control and thus may not be suitable for monitoring functional improvements in daily life tasks (13,14). Unlike quiet standing conditions, most of the daily life activities are performed in constantly changing environmental contexts and require instant biomechanical adaptations.…”

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Influence of Leg Dominance on Single-Leg Stance Performance During Dynamic Conditions: An Investigation into the Validity of Symmetry Hypothesis for Dynamic Postural Control in Healthy Individuals

Cuğ¹,

Ozdemir²,

Ak³

2014

Turk J Phys Med Rehab

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Objective: The primary purpose of the present study was to examine differences in balance performance between the dominant and nondominant legs during dynamic balance tasks in healthy individuals with no regular exercise backgrounds. As a secondary purpose, gender differences in single-leg stance were also investigated. Material and Methods: Twenty-one men and 24 women participated in this study. Single-leg balance performance was evaluated by the Biodex Stability System SD. All subjects were tested at level 1 for 20 sec, and 1-minute rest intervals were provided among 6 trials for each leg. Results: According to the results, there was no multivariate effect of leg dominance on any stability index, indicating symmetry between limbs in terms of balance performance. Mean comparisons showed that women had significantly better balance scores than men on overall (p<0.05), antero-posterior (p<0.05), and medio-lateral (p<0.05) stability indexes. Conclusion: Functional symmetry exists between the dominant and nondominant leg in all stability indexes of balance performance of sedentary individuals. Female subjects swayed less than males on both the dominant and the nondominant leg measurements in all directions (overall, antero-posterior, and medio-lateral directions).

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Reliability of Biodex Balance System Measures

Cited by 211 publications

References 12 publications

Effects of exercise-induced fatigue on postural balance: a comparison of treadmill versus cycle fatiguing protocols

Effects of exercise-induced fatigue on postural balance: a comparison of treadmill versus cycle fatiguing protocols

Endomorphs Show Higher Postural Sway Than Other Somatotypes Subjects

Influence of Leg Dominance on Single-Leg Stance Performance During Dynamic Conditions: An Investigation into the Validity of Symmetry Hypothesis for Dynamic Postural Control in Healthy Individuals

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