Assessing and Improving Balance Using Platform Perturbations

Assessing and Improving Balance Using Platform Perturbations

The purpose of this study is to compare current standing balance assessment methods to a new method that measures weight shift during small movements of a sliding platform. It will also be used to determine if balance improves with repeated exposure as part of a 4-week training program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy no balance deficits age 20-35 or 50-65

Exclusion Criteria:

• moderate to severe arthritis