Knee Foot Articles & Analysis: Older
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This protocol allows selection of the following input parameters: Visual system:eyes opened or closed; Proprioceptive system:firm or foam surface; Stance position:comfortable stance, two feet together, tandem, semi-tandem, stand on left or right leg; Upper extremities:arms alongside body, hands on hips, arms crossed on chest or hands behind head; Knee flexion angle:0°, ...
Several conditions like stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, vestibular dysfunctions, knee and foot lesions, among many others will affect balance. Nowadays, there is technology that can quantify sway data, for example, using force and pressure plates. ...
The REX allows individuals to stand in a safe manner and perform various exercises while maintaining proper alignment of the foot, ankle, knee, hip and trunk. Participants who use the REX can possibly stand for a longer duration, with potentially less fatigue, compared to regular standing activities but more research is needed to determine this. ...