International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Kazuhiro Yasuda
Global Robot Academia Laboratory, Green Computing Systems Research Organization,
27 Waseda-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0042
Japan
Research Article
Novel Supplementary Tactilebiofeedback System Providing Online Center of Foot Pressure Displacement for Balance Training Rehabilitation: A Preliminary Study
Author(s): Kazuhiro Yasuda, Yuki Sato, Naoyuki Iimura and Hiroyasu IwataKazuhiro Yasuda, Yuki Sato, Naoyuki Iimura and Hiroyasu Iwata
Objective: The present study is a preliminary investigation of whether balance training intervention usinga tactilebiofeedback system, providing supplementary vibratory sensory cues related to center of foot pressure displacement, contributes toward improved stability of upright posture as measured post-intervention. Methods: Twelve young adults (age 27.6 ± 4.2 years) were assigned to two groups: tactilebiofeedback and control. In the tactilebiofeedbackgroup, the participants tried to minimize postural sway while standing on a foam rubber mat with their eyes open and wearing the tactilebiofeedback system around the pelvic girdle. In the control group, participants performed the same postural task without the tactilebiofeedback system. Results: Pre and post measurements of postural stability (i.e., sway area, mean velocity of sway) using a force plate showed significantly improv.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000148