P 156 – Sex and age influence on balance normative data using Biodex Balance System SD

Balance is one of the most important for daily life motor skills. Its development starts early in life and any disturbance of balance can have serious impact on other motor functions, e.g. gait. During childhood and adolescence balance disturbances can be first signs of serious diseases, e.g. brain tumours, therefore its objective assessment is of clinical importance. In clinical environment the reference values of healthy subjects are needed to properly evaluate possible medical problems.
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Short communication Source Type: research