Journal of Ergonomics
Open Access
ISSN: 2165-7556
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2165-7556
+44 1300 500008
Geraldes AR
Brazil
Research Article
Immediate Effect of Bilateral Talocrural Joint Manipulation on Postural Balance in Healthy Subjects
Author(s): Paes FJV, da Silva RA, Freira ALG, Politti F, Chiavegato L, Geraldes AR and Amorim CFPaes FJV, da Silva RA, Freira ALG, Politti F, Chiavegato L, Geraldes AR and Amorim CF
The aim of this study was to assess the immediate effect of bilateral talocrural joint manipulation on the postural balance of healthy subjects. Ninety healthy subjects (21 males and 69 females) were included in this study. The mean age, height and body weight of the subjects were 22.21 years, 165.1 cm and 62.58 Kg, respectively. Following collection of anthropometric data, the subjects were allocated randomly into an experimental group (receiving real talocrural joint manipulation), a placebo group and a control group. Before and after manipulation, the subjects performed two postural balance tasks, inquiet standing position (eyes open and eyes closed) on a force platform. The stabilometric data were recorded for 60 seconds in each condition. Sway area, medio-lateral (ML) and anteroposterior (AP) velocities and median frequency were calculated from the center of pressure (COP) displacem.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7556.1000122