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¹Instituto de Biofísica Carlos Chagas Filho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. josemaga@biof.ufrj.br.

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This study introduces a novel normalization method for stabilometry to reduce variability in body sway data. The new technique effectively removes subject-specific influences, highlighting experimental condition effects in balance studies.

Keywords:

Anthropometry Method Normalization Stabilometry Statokinesigram

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Human Physiology
Motor Control

Background:

Stabilometry uses force platforms to measure body sway via the center of pressure (CoP).
High inter- and intra-subject variability in CoP data hinders the establishment of normative values.
Factors like anthropometry, muscle activation, age, and foot placement contribute to this variability.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate a new normalization method for stabilometric signals.
To reduce variability in balance study data caused by subject-specific characteristics.
To isolate the effects of experimental conditions on body sway measurements.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel signal normalization technique for stabilometry.
Application of the new method to a previously collected dataset.
Comparison of normalized and non-normalized stabilometric signals.

Main Results:

The proposed normalization method effectively reduced undesirable correlations between CoP parameters and subject characteristics.
The normalized data demonstrated a clearer representation of experimental condition effects.
The method showed potential for improving the reliability of balance assessments.

Conclusions:

The new normalization technique offers a promising approach to enhance the analysis of stabilometric data.
By minimizing subject-specific variability, the method facilitates more accurate interpretations of balance control.
This advancement can lead to more robust and reproducible findings in stabilometry research.