Characterization and modeling of postural steadiness in the elderly: a review

Author

Prieto, Thomas E. ; Myklebust, Joel B. ; Myklebust, Barbara M.

Author_Institution

VA Med. Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA

Volume

1

Issue

1

fYear

1993

fDate

3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

26

Lastpage

34

Abstract

The methods that have been used to evaluate the static (postural steadiness) and dynamic (postural stability) performance of the postural control system are discussed. Time and frequency domain measures of postural steadiness are described. Research of age-related changes in the postural control system, with an emphasis on postural steadiness evaluations, is summarized. Control systems and biomechanical models of the postural control system are considered. The evaluation of bilateral asymmetries in postural sway and weight distribution, with a dual force plate balance platform, is briefly discussed

Keywords

biomechanics; mechanical stability; physiological models; reviews; age-related changes; bilateral asymmetries; biomechanical models; control systems; dual force plate balance platform; elderly; frequency domain measures; postural stability; postural steadiness; time domain measures; weight distribution; Biomechanics; Biomedical engineering; Biomedical measurements; Control system synthesis; Control systems; Joints; Laboratories; Nervous system; Senior citizens; Stability;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Rehabilitation Engineering, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1063-6528

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/86.242405

Filename

242405