Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Internal Forces and Center of Gravity

Internal Forces and Center of Gravity

Internal forces and the center of gravity are fundamental concepts in mechanics, playing a crucial role in understanding the behavior and stability of structures and objects under various conditions. A comprehensive understanding of these principles is essential for engineers, architects, and designers to create safe and efficient systems.
Internal forces are generated within a body due to the interaction between its particles. These forces can be categorized into tension, compression, and...

Equilibrium and Balance

Equilibrium and Balance

The inner ear assumes dual functionalities of auditory perception and equilibrium maintenance. The vestibule is the organ responsible for balance. This organ contains mechanoreceptors, specifically hair cells, endowed with stereocilia, which aid in deciphering information regarding the position and motion of our heads. Two intrinsic components, the utricle and saccule, help perceive head position, while the semicircular canals track head movement. Neurological messages initiated in the...

Pole and System Stability

Pole and System Stability

The transfer function is a fundamental concept representing the ratio of two polynomials. The numerator and denominator encapsulate the system's dynamics. The zeros and poles of this transfer function are critical in determining the system's behavior and stability.
Simple poles are unique roots of the denominator polynomial. Each simple pole corresponds to a distinct solution to the system's characteristic equation, typically resulting in exponential decay terms in the system's response.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Early-Term Effect of Bilateral Sequential Cochlear Implantation on the Audiovestibular Function of Paediatric Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study.

Brain sciences·2026

Same author

Correction: Navone et al. Role of Luteolin as Potential New Therapeutic Option for Patients with Glioblastoma Through Regulation of Sphingolipid Rheostat. <i>Int. J. Mol. Sci.</i> 2024, <i>25</i>, 130.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026

Same author

Increased Adiposity and Dyslipidemia in Young Men Living with HIV Compared to Matched PrEP Users: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Advances in therapy·2026

Same author

Music-Based Interventions in Childhood Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Narrative Review.

Children (Basel, Switzerland)·2026

Same author

Narrative Review on Vestibular Complaints After Cochlear Implantation in Adults: Defining Heterogeneous Common Symptoms.

Audiology research·2026

Same author

Mandibular Movement During Swallowing in Patients with Tinnitus: An Instrumented Case-Control Study.

Audiology research·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

Postural Balance in Italian Air Force Pilots: Development of Specific Normative Values.

Vincenzo Fiorillo¹, Barbara Martino^1,2, Valeria Castelli³

¹Otolaryngology Unit, Aerospace Medicine Institute "A. Mosso", Italian Air Force, 20138 Milan, Italy.

Audiology Research

|June 25, 2025

Summary

Military pilots exhibit superior balance control compared to civilians, highlighting the need for tailored balance assessments for aviators. Specific normative values are crucial for evaluating their return to duty after balance deficits.

Keywords:

equilibrium evaluation normal value in army aviators return to duty after balance injury sensory organization test

More Related Videos

A Vibrotactile Feedback Device for Seated Balance Assessment and Training

A Vibrotactile Feedback Device for Seated Balance Assessment and Training

Published on: January 20, 2019

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Published on: September 18, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

A Vibrotactile Feedback Device for Seated Balance Assessment and Training

A Vibrotactile Feedback Device for Seated Balance Assessment and Training

Published on: January 20, 2019

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

Published on: September 18, 2020

Area of Science:

Aerospace Medicine
Human Physiology
Neuroscience

Background:

Assessing balance in highly trained individuals like military pilots is challenging due to potential underestimation against general population norms.
Tailored reference values for specific populations are proposed to improve balance assessment accuracy.
This study investigates balance characteristics in active-duty Italian Air Force pilots.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the balance characteristics of military pilots with those of a civilian control group.
To establish normative balance data specific to military aviators.
To inform rehabilitation and return-to-duty decisions for pilots with balance deficits.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 106 subjects: 53 Italian Air Force pilots and 53 civilians.
Standard ENT examinations and audiometric testing to exclude pathologies.
EquiTest protocol administered across six standard conditions to assess postural control.

Main Results:

Significant differences in balance performance were observed between military pilots and civilians.
Military pilots demonstrated superior performance in the PREF variable (p < 0.01).
Borderline significant differences noted in specific equilibrium scores and Centre of Gravity (COG) analyses under sensory conflict conditions.

Conclusions:

Military pilots possess enhanced postural control strategies, particularly under sensory conflict.
Normative balance values specific to military pilots are essential for accurate evaluation and rehabilitation.
Tailored benchmarks aid in determining fitness for duty and ensuring optimal performance in demanding aviation environments.