This study highlights non-linear center-of-pressure features that enhance clinical assessment of fall risk in older adults, ...

Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study. Women with the highest postural sway had a two times higher fracture risk compared to ...

We have carried out extensive studies demonstrating that a light touch of the hand at mechanically non-supportive force levels attenuates body sway and enhances postural control under a wide variety ...

Excessive sway during quiet standing is a common and significant consequence of chronic alcoholism, even after prolonged sobriety, and can lead to fall-related injury and even death. A new study of ...

The relationship between human hearing loss and balance is an important health correlation that continues to be investigated by researchers in the Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and ...

Background Chronic spinal disc disease leads to disorders in postural movement coordination and deteriorates postural stability. 1 Recent studies suggest that subjects with lumbar disc herniation (LDH ...

3 Applied Research for Connected Health, University College Dublin, Ireland Background Objective measurements of postural control are frequently used to examine the causes of, features associated with ...

Maintaining proper posture is essential for overall health. Poor posture affects not only your appearance but also your physical well-being, potentially causing back pain, joint stiffness, and even ...