The D+R Balance application: a novel method of assessing postural sway
Journal article
Yvon, C., Najuko-Mafemera, A. and Kanegaonkar, R. 2015. The D+R Balance application: a novel method of assessing postural sway. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 129 (8), pp. 773-778. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215115000912
Authors | Yvon, C., Najuko-Mafemera, A. and Kanegaonkar, R. |
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Abstract | Background: Postural sway can be assessed clinically using the Romberg test, or quantified using dynamic posturography. We assessed the potential use of a novel iPhone application as a method of quantifying sway. Methods: Fifty healthy volunteers performed the Romberg and tandem Romberg tests on a hard floor and on foam in soundproofed and normal clinic rooms. Postural sway was recorded using the D+R Balance application and data were compared using paired t-tests. Results: Significantly more postural sway was noted in participants when standing with their eyes closed and feet in the ‘tandem’ position vs feet together; standing with their eyes closed on foam vs on the floor; and standing with their eyes closed on foam with feet in the tandem position vs on the floor with feet together. Conclusion: This feasibility study suggests that the iPhone D+R Balance application deserves further investigation as a means of assessing postural sway and may provide an alternative to current dynamic posturography systems. |
Keywords | Physical examination; postural balance; vestibular function tests |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | The Journal of Laryngology & Otology |
Journal citation | 129 (8), pp. 773-778 |
Publisher | Royal Society of Medicine |
ISSN | 0022-2151 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022215115000912 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 22 Jun 2015 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 10 Apr 2019 |
Accepted | 11 Nov 2014 |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/88z68/the-d-r-balance-application-a-novel-method-of-assessing-postural-sway
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