International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Keita Aimoto
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology 7-430,
Morioka-cho, Obu City, Aichi 474-8511
Japan
Research Article
Importance of the Rear and Non-dominant Leg in Supporting the Body in Tandem Stance
Author(s): Keita Aimoto, Kazuya Usami, Miwa Oyabu, Kakeru Hashimoto, Shunpei Owaki, Nozomi Matsuoka, Yusuke Asai and Izumi KondoKeita Aimoto, Kazuya Usami, Miwa Oyabu, Kakeru Hashimoto, Shunpei Owaki, Nozomi Matsuoka, Yusuke Asai and Izumi Kondo
Objective: Some studies have reported that postural assessment of a narrow base of support such as the tandem stance is useful in evaluating the risk of falls. The purpose of the present study was to obtain maximum inter-foot distance (IFD) during crossover movement of the rear foot from tandem stance, and to compare these data with those of our previous study of the front leg moving across the front of the body.
Methods: Forty healthy young people were recruited as subjects (aged 29 ± 6 years, 19 men). The subjects moved their rear leg across the rear of their body according to split treadmill belt movement. Maximum IFD was measured by a three-dimensional motion analysis system and defined as the largest IFD such that either foot could be removed from the treadmill belt while maintaining a standing posture. Four conditions were set for t.. View More»