The reference value of the static posturography parameters in normal subjects / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the range of the reference value of static posturography parameters in normal subjects. Methods Six hundred and eleven normal subjects were recruited. Static standing balance test of these subjects was performed by use of a computerized stabilometer with their eyes opened and closed,respectively,when their feet standing close and apart. Ten parameters were obtained. 95% confidence ranges were calculated using normal distribution methods,which were grouped by sex and age. Results Statistically significant differences of the 95% confidence ranges of equilibrium parameters were found among different sex and age groups,feet positions and eyes conditions,respectively. The value of the parameters of the male was higher than that of the female;the value of the equilibrium parameters was the lowest in the age group of 15～19 years,and the highest in 66～79 age group;and there were no significant differences among 20～35,36～50 and 51～65 age groups. The value of various parameters in standing with feet close was higher than that with feet apart. It was higher with eyes closed than that with eyes opened. Conclusion Sex,age,feet position and visual input affect balance function.