The influence of foot position on standing balance

Stabilometric parameters are affected by anthropometry and foot placement

“…Rather, they should be considered in conjunction. This result is consistent with the findings of Kirby et al [14] and highlights the importance of measuring also foot position, in order to address all the major biomechanical characteristics of the body while standing. Fig.…”

“…In fact, the ankle joint mobility in the frontal plane is reduced with feet apart [14], enhancing the relative role of the AP component in body sway. The absence of correlation between the 2D composite parameters and the base of support measurements confirms that 2D measures should be preferred when the placement of the feet on the force plate is not constrained [3].…”

“…Subject morphology together with joints and muscle function have been identified, in a systems approach, as the main biomechanical factors (BF) involved in balance control [10]. Body size and foot placement are known to influence postural stability [11][12][13][14][15] but their impact on stabilometric parameters has not been extensively explored yet.…”

Assessing the Suitability of the Microsoft Kinect for Calculating Person Specific Body Segment Parameters

“…The position of the footprints was determined with reference to Kirby et al [42] in order to maximise body stability.…”

Effects of increased anterior–posterior voluntary sway frequency on mechanical and perceived postural stability

“…Each foot was externally rotated by ± 15º angle and the heels were separated 5 cm left and right of the sagittal plane (Kirby, Price, & MacLeod, 1987). A visual guide was placed on the floor to ensure that the feet were kept in the same position throughout the trials (Figure 1).…”