What is postural sway?
What is postural sway? Postural sway is the movement of the COM in a standing position2). A force platform system can provide quantifying data for postural control of subjects by measuring the postural sway7). Previous studies reported an association of increased in postural sway with aging8). Why does postural sway occur? Postural sway, in terms of human sense of balance, refers to horizontal movement around the center of gravity. This sway is essential due to the many large and small changes in the center of gravity due to functions such as walking and breathing. What is the postural mechanism? The...