Effects of biofeedback on trunk sway during dual tasking in the healthy young and elderly.

We examined the effect of biofeedback of trunk sway on balance control while walking and performing a simultaneous cognitive or motor task. Thirteen healthy elderly (mean age (+/-S.E.

Directional effects of biofeedback on trunk sway during gait tasks in healthy young subjects.

Biofeedback of trunk sway is a possible remedy for patients with balance disorders. Because these patients have a tendency to fall more in one direction, we investigated whether biofeedback has a directional effect on trunk sway during gait. Forty healthy young participants (mean age 23.