Effect of Annoying Sounds on Postural Control.

: This study aimed to explore the impact of irritating sounds on the postural control of healthy adults, considering both linear and nonlinear parameters, subjective assessments, and gender differences. Thirty-four young participants (17 females, 17 males) completed three 30 s bipedal standing stability tests on a balance platform: one with visual control (EO), another without visual control (EC), and a third without visual control but accompanied by irritating sounds (ECS). Additionally, participants filled out a questionnaire evaluating their sound sensitivity.

Influence of the base of support widths on postural control and feet loading symmetry during squat - preliminary study.

Purpose: The symmetry of feet loading and adequate postural control are crucial aspects of proper squat performance. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of various stance widths during squat on postural control and symmetry of feet loading.

Methods: Thirty healthy individuals participated in this study.

Using nonlinear measures to evaluate postural control in healthy adults during bipedal standing on an unstable surface.

Purpose: This study examined the use of nonlinear measures - sample entropy (SampEn), fractal dimension (FD), and the Lyapunov exponent (LyE) - to evaluate postural control in adults during standing on an unstable surface, with and without visual feedback.

Methods: 14 healthy young adults (24.07 ± 7.

The Impact of Visual Input and Support Area Manipulation on Postural Control in Subjects after Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture.

Osteoporosis is a prevalent health concern among older adults and is associated with an increased risk of falls that may result in fracture, injury, or even death. Identifying the risk factors for falls and assessing the complexity of postural control within this population is essential for developing effective regimes for fall prevention. The aim of this study was to assess postural control in individuals recovering from osteoporotic vertebral fractures while performing various stability tasks.

Nonlinear Measures to Evaluate Upright Postural Stability: A Systematic Review.

Conventional biomechanical analyses of human movement have been generally derived from linear mathematics. While these methods can be useful in many situations, they fail to describe the behavior of the human body systems that are predominately nonlinear. For this reason, nonlinear analyses have become more prevalent in recent literature.