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Cohort study of postural sway and low back pain: the Copenhagen City Heart Study
PurposeLow back pain is a significant health problem with a high prevalence. Studies of smaller cohorts of low back pain patients have indicated...
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Postural control and trunk stability on sway parameters in adults with and without chronic low back pain
BackgroundPostural sway changes often reflect functional impairments in adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). However, there is a gap in...
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Comparison of postural sway in individuals with and without dynamic knee valgus
BackgroundDynamic knee valgus (DKV) is a multi-planar faulty movement pattern that can cause faulty postural control. The primary objective of this...
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Effect of ovulation on postural sway in association with sex hormone variation across the menstrual cycle in college students: an observational study
BackgroundPoor balance associated with increased postural sway is a risk factor for the high incidence of injuries found during specific menstrual...
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Quantitative trunk sway analysis under challenging gait conditions in early and untreated Parkinson’s disease
IntroductionEven experienced clinicians may encounter difficulties in making a definitive diagnosis in the early motor stages of Parkinson’s disease...
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Effect of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training using the inertial load of water on functional movement and postural sway in middle-aged women: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundChronic stress and diseases occur more frequently in middle-aged compared to younger women and this is often the result of physical,...
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Hallux valgus deformity and postural sway: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundHallux valgus deformity has been reported to be associated with increased postural sway. However, the direction and magnitude of postural...
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Effect of local somatosensory stimulus on postural sway during sit-to-stand movement in the elderly
BackgroundSit-to-stand (STS) is a complex movement that requires successful postural control. Aging is a normal part of human life that leads to...
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Bilateral symmetry of vertical time to stabilization in postural sway after double-leg landing in elite athletes with unilateral chronic ankle sprain
BackgroundLower limb asymmetry among athlete with unilateral chronic ankle instability (CAI) during bilateral landing can be a potential source of...
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Symmetrical dental occlusion blocking – changes of body sway and weight distribution in healthy subjects across 4 age decades
ObjectivesSymmetrical dental occlusion blocking is used in dentistry as a quick diagnostic tool to test for potential influences of the...
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Short-term balance training and acute effects on postural sway in balance-deficient older adults: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundWe aimed to determine the effectiveness of 4 weeks of balance exercise compared with no intervention on objectively measured postural sway.
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Postural sway and neurocognition in individuals meeting criteria for a clinical high-risk syndrome
Neurocognitive deficits are implicated in individuals that meet criteria for a clinical high-risk (CHR) syndrome. Evidence in patients with...
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Postural sway in young female artistic and acrobatic gymnasts according to training experience and anthropometric characteristics
BackgroundGymnastics training enhances the development of postural control in children and adolescents. In competitive gymnastics, the training...
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The effects of in-water and on-land aerobic training on postural sway and balance in patients with type 2 diabetes
BackgroundBalance and maintaining posture are essential requirements for the daily activities of diabetic patients. The purpose of this study was to...
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Effect of fatigue on postural sway in sport-specific positions of young rhythmic gymnasts
BackgroundIn rhythmic gymnastics, balance represents a key element in achieving optimal performance. However, there is a lack of data on the...
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Postural motion perception during vestibular stimulation depends on the motion perception threshold in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness
Patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) perceive postural instability larger than the observed sway. It is unknown whether the...
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Low-intensity vestibular noise stimulation improves postural symptoms in progressive supranuclear palsy
BackgroundPostural imbalance and falls are an early disabling symptom in patients with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) of multifactorial origin...
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Stimulated cervical afferent input increases postural instability in older people with chronic neck pain: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundSeveral potential causes can impair balance in older people. The neck torsion maneuver may be useful in demonstrating impaired balance...
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Mechanisms underlying treatment effects of vestibular noise stimulation on postural instability in patients with bilateral vestibulopathy
BackgroundPrevious studies indicate that imbalance in patients with bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP) may be reduced by treatment with low-intensity...
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A balance focused biometric does not predict rehabilitation needs and outcomes following total knee arthroplasty
BackgroundBoth length of hospital stay and discharge to a skilled nursing facility are key drivers of total knee arthroplasty (TKA)-associated...