Placing the Dominant Foot Behind Reduces Postural Sway During Tandem Stance (Heel-to-Toe) Across Age Groups

Key Points

Postural sway is significantly reduced by placing the dominant foot behind during tandem stance, improving overall balance.
Specifically, foot dominance appears to play a crucial role in stability across various age groups during assessments.
Observational analysis highlights foot placement strategies to enhance reliability in balance assessments.
Improving balance assessments could lead to better understanding and interventions for postural control across all ages.

Abstract

This finding underscores the importance of considering foot dominance when assessing postural control during tandem stance. Standardizing foot placement relative to dominance may enhance the reliability and comparability of balance assessments across studies and age groups.

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Placing the Dominant Foot Behind Reduces Postural Sway During Tandem Stance (Heel-to-Toe) Across Age Groups

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