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Nonlinear Analysis of Proprioceptive Training Induced Changes in Postural Control on a Dynamic Surface

Haworth, Joshua Lewis
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1229097873

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2008, Master of Science in Exercise and Health Studies, Miami University, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies.
This research seeks to describe the postural sway performance of participants during quiet stance on a dynamic surface, longitudinally throughout a balance training program. A nonlinear method of data processing was presented, along with traditional linear statistics, as an effective movement descriptor. COP was measured on a compliant surface atop a force plate, during each laboratory visit. Results show no change in COP range, change in variability only in the anteroposterior direction, and reductions in both velocity and LyE in the mediolateral and anteroposterior directions. Reduced LyE values indicate a more periodic (self-similar) structure within the COP path. It appears that the participants were able to develop a more calculated approach to the maintenance of balance by moving both more slowly and with a more regular movement pattern. Support for the use of both a dynamic surface and a nonlinear analysis for the evaluation of postural sway has been provided.
Mark Walsh (Advisor)
Thelma Horn (Committee Member)
Dean Smith (Committee Member)
24 p.
Behaviorial Sciences; Biomedical Research; Rehabilitation; Sports Medicine
postural sway; nonlinear analysis; dynamic surface; balance; training; proprioception; balance; center of pressure; Lyapunov exponent; postural control; emergent behavior

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  • Haworth, J. L. (2008). Nonlinear Analysis of Proprioceptive Training Induced Changes in Postural Control on a Dynamic Surface [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1229097873

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Haworth, Joshua. Nonlinear Analysis of Proprioceptive Training Induced Changes in Postural Control on a Dynamic Surface. 2008. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1229097873.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Haworth, Joshua. "Nonlinear Analysis of Proprioceptive Training Induced Changes in Postural Control on a Dynamic Surface." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1229097873

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