International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Yasuhiro Takahashi

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• Research Article
  A Study of the Reliability of a New Dynamic Trunk Balance Measuring Device
  Author(s): Norimitsu Masutani, Takehiro Iwami, Toshiki Matsunaga, Kimio Saito, Hiroyuki Tsuchie, Yasuhiro Takahashi and Yoichi Shimada Norimitsu Masutani, Takehiro Iwami, Toshiki Matsunaga, Kimio Saito, Hiroyuki Tsuchie, Yasuhiro Takahashi and Yoichi Shimada
  
  Objective: A new method of evaluating sitting balance that improved on a previous device was developed. However, the reliability of body trunk balance measured by this device is unknown. The purpose of this study was to verify its reliability within and between examiners. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving healthy adult males (age 20 to 45 years) who were able to walk. The seating surface could be vibrated at a constant cycle (0.2 Hz, 0.4 Hz, 0.6 Hz), the pressure of the seating surface under vibration was detected by three small force sensors installed under the seating surface, and the center of pressure (COP) could be calculated. Measurements were performed by two examiners, and each participant was measured three times in a sitting position. The platform was tilted to the left and right at a front face inclination angle &pl.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000443

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