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Posted by: elroy
« on: August 12, 2016, 06:04:48 PM »

In Houston, there's been discussion for years about developing a "balance" protocol.  However, there are many issues to be worked out with such a protocol.
  • Is it performed on a standard pedobarograph mat?  This means it must be big enough for both feet to stand.
  • Is it sit-to-stand?  Or just standing after a "start" signal?
  • How are lab distractions managed?  Stare at a dot on the wall?
  • How long should the assessment be?
  • Is it done per-foot, or just overall?
  • Is it done both eyes-open and eyes-closed?
  • What are the actual measurements?  (Discussed below)

Regarding the measurements, this can be a nettlesome discussion.  Most agree that a COP path is initially calculated, resulting in a series of X,Y coordinates.  From there, one can take many directions:
  • Velocity of the path?
  • Do a best fit ellipse and take its area?

These are just a couple of things that can be calculated.  There is an extensive (although nascent) literature on this.  However, if a protocol is to be developed, the measures to appear on a patient report must be decided upon.