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  • Biomechanics
  • Human Physiology
  • Motor Control

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  • The head represents 6% of body weight and is crucial for motor system mechanics.
  • Physiologically, the head should align with the body's midline for optimal function.
  • Deviations in head position can lead to various motor system dysfunctions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of head position on stabilographic variables related to human body balance.
  • To quantify the impact of head orientation in sagittal and frontal planes on postural stability.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 62 participants (45 women, 17 men, aged 40-60) was conducted.
  • Head position was assessed using photogrammetry in both sagittal and frontal planes.
  • Postural stability was measured using a dynamometric platform and specialized computer software.

Main Results:

  • A significant correlation was found between head position in the frontal plane and stabilographic parameters.
  • Changes in frontal plane head position increased the amplitude (p=0.001) and average speed (p=0.002) of center of gravity sway.
  • No significant correlations were observed between head position in the sagittal plane and stability variables (p>0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Head position demonstrably influences stabilographic variables, affecting body balance.
  • Altering head position in the frontal plane most significantly reduces body posture stability.