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Area of Science:

  • Kinesiology
  • Psychology
  • Human Movement Science

Background:

  • Postural stability is crucial for daily activities and injury prevention.
  • Anxiety is a common condition that may affect physical performance.
  • Understanding the relationship between anxiety and balance is important for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how varying levels of anxiety influence postural stability.
  • To determine if anxiety impacts specific measures of balance control.

Main Methods:

  • 133 participants (mild anxiety, high anxiety, control) were assessed.
  • Anxiety levels measured using the State Anxiety Inventory.
  • Balance evaluated using the Limits of Stability (LOS) Test and other functional tests.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with mild and high anxiety showed significantly reduced posterior maximum excursion compared to controls.
  • The mild anxiety group exhibited reduced right lateral maximum excursion.
  • Higher anxiety levels correlated with decreased stability limits, especially in posterior and lateral directions.

Conclusions:

  • Anxiety negatively affects maximum excursion values in the Limits of Stability Test.
  • A significant association exists between anxiety levels and impaired postural control.
  • Anxiety may be a contributing factor to balance deficits in certain populations.