Comparison of the Wright ataxiameter and the Kistler force platform in the measurement of sway.
A comparison has been made between two methods of measuring body sway during quiet standing. In the first method a Wright ataxiameter was used to measure the trunk movement in the anteroposterior direction; whilst in the second method a Kistler force platform was used to monitor the locus of the resultant ground reaction force. The good correlation between the two sets of data has resulted in a regression equation to convert one set into the equivalent other set. This equation should be useful while comparing the sway data from various research centres.
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Department of Geriatric Medicine, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011187:Posture