Posturography characteristics of obese children with and without associated disorders.

A group of 59 obese children ages 6-12 years were interviewed for current medical diagnoses (e.g., Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder- ADHD, and clumsiness) and later were examined posturographically for balance and stability.

The effect of a weight management program on postural balance in obese children.

Unlabelled: The present study aimed to investigate whether obese children improve their balance and postural performance following a 6-month-weight management program. Twenty-nine obese children aged 6-14 years were examined posturographically before and after participation in weight management program. The interactive balance system evaluated the stability index, Fourier spectral analysis, weight distribution index, and falling index.

Postural control in subjects with visual impairment.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of long-term, not experimentally induced visual impairment on balance, and to clarify which means are used to compensate for this sensory deficit.

Methods: Posturography was examined in 50 visually impaired subjects (11 with congenital blindness and 39 with acquired visual impairment) and 50 healthy controls. Examination was performed in 4 testing conditions: while standing on firm surface or foam pads (which decreases the somatosensory input) and with open or closed eyes (manipulating visual input).

Posturography as an indicator of fatigue due to sleep deprivation.

Background: Fatigue is one of the main causes for accidents in transportation. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of a short objective posturographic test as an indicator of fatigue due to sleep deprivation.

Objectives: To assess the efficiency of a short objective posturographic test as an indicator of fatigue due to sleep deprivation.

Brief posturographic test as an indicator of fatigue.

The purpose of the present paper was to analyze the efficiency of an abbreviated, albeit objective posturographic test as an indicator of fatigue. Posturography was measured in 10 healthy adults (age 18-33 years, male/female 7/3). Baseline posturographic measurements were taken for each subject.