Effectiveness of different visual biofeedback signals for human balance improvement.

The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of visual biofeedback (VBF) signals from a force platform and accelerometer sensors placed on different body segments. The study was performed on 20 young subjects during standing on a firm and foam support surface with a VBF signal sensed from CoP, lower trunk (L5) and upper trunk (Th4). The VBF signal was controlled by 2D-movement of chosen body segment, which was presented as a red point on a monitor screen.

Age-related changes in postural responses to backward platform translation.

The aim of the study was to investigate age-related changes in postural responses to platform translation with 3 various velocities. We focused on the influence of linear velocity using the smoothed profile of platform acceleration (till 100 cm.s(-2)).