Abstract
Background
The Balance Tracking System (BTrackS) Limits of Stability (LOS) protocol is a relatively new means of evaluating unconstrained dynamic postural control ability. While the reliability of this protocol has previously been established, reference data is currently unavailable to assist in the interpretation of results.
Research Question
What are typical reference values for the BTrackS LOS protocol with respect to sex, height, and BMI?
Methods
A cross= -section of 800 healthy, young adults (aged 18–29 years; 368 men, 432 women) were administered the BTrackS LOS protocol. Sex, height and weight variables were also captured for the participants.
Results
Results of a stepwise linear regression showed that the outcome measure for BTrackS LOS testing (i.e. LOS Area) was larger in taller individuals and in men. Based on these findings, four percentile ranking categories were established and associated look-up tables created.
Significance
The reference values provided by this study offer much needed guidance to clinicians and researchers for the determination of dynamic balance abnormalities based on BTrackS LOS testing.
The Balance Tracking System (BTrackS) Limits of Stability (LOS) protocol is a relatively new means of evaluating unconstrained dynamic postural control ability. While the reliability of this protocol has previously been established, reference data is currently unavailable to assist in the interpretation of results.
Research Question
What are typical reference values for the BTrackS LOS protocol with respect to sex, height, and BMI?
Methods
A cross= -section of 800 healthy, young adults (aged 18–29 years; 368 men, 432 women) were administered the BTrackS LOS protocol. Sex, height and weight variables were also captured for the participants.
Results
Results of a stepwise linear regression showed that the outcome measure for BTrackS LOS testing (i.e. LOS Area) was larger in taller individuals and in men. Based on these findings, four percentile ranking categories were established and associated look-up tables created.
Significance
The reference values provided by this study offer much needed guidance to clinicians and researchers for the determination of dynamic balance abnormalities based on BTrackS LOS testing.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 67-71 |
| Journal | Gait and Posture |
| Volume | 107 |
| Early online date | 25 Sept 2023 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01 Oct 2023 |