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dc.contributor.authorGouwanda, D.
dc.contributor.authorGopalai, Alpha Agape
dc.contributor.authorLim, Z.S.
dc.contributor.authorLim, King Hann
dc.contributor.editorGoh, James
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T11:54:47Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T11:54:47Z
dc.date.created2014-03-05T20:00:28Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.identifier.citationGouwanda, D. and Gopalai, A.A. and Lim, Z.S. and Lim, K.H. 2013. Measuring Human Balance on an Instrumented Dynamic Platform: A Postural Sway Analysis, in Goh, J. (ed), IFMBE Proceedings of The 15th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Dec 4-7 2013, pp. 496-499. Singapore: Springer.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/16249
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/978-3-319-02913-9_126
dc.description.abstract

A system to monitor the trajectory and distribution of Center of Pressure (CoP) oscillations in real-time was designed. The system used a custom built force plate that measured sway area and sway velocity based on the measured CoP. A stable posture is reflected by a controlled CoP oscillation, where the oscillation lies within the limits of stability. Large magnitudes of CoP oscillations (large sway area) indicate weak proprioception strength and a heightened risk of falls. Experiments carried out involved self-induced perturbations that destabilized postural control among volunteers with active and inactive lifestyles. The observed results from the experiment indicate that individuals with active lifestyle have better postural control than individuals with inactive lifestyle. Subjectswith active lifestyles demonstrated greater sway velocities, while maintaining a small sway area.

dc.publisherSpringer link
dc.subjectsway velocity
dc.subjectsways area
dc.subjectpostural sway
dc.titleMeasuring Human Balance on an Instrumented Dynamic Platform: A Postural Sway Analysis
dc.typeConference Paper
dcterms.source.startPage496
dcterms.source.endPage499
dcterms.source.titleIFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 43
dcterms.source.seriesIFMBE Proceedings, Vol. 43
dcterms.source.isbn978-3-319-02913-9
dcterms.source.conferenceThe 15th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering
dcterms.source.conference-start-dateDec 7 2013
dcterms.source.conferencelocationSingapore
dcterms.source.placeSingapore
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