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Normal subject postural sway during the Romberg test

F O Black, C Wall, H E Rockette

    American Journal of Otolaryngology
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    This study found that vision significantly stabilizes balance during Romberg tests in most adults. Repeated trials showed improvement, establishing a normal database for postural sway analysis in clinical settings.

    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Neurology
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • Postural control is crucial for daily activities.
    • The Romberg test is a common clinical assessment of balance.
    • Understanding normal postural sway is essential for identifying abnormalities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To establish normative data for the Romberg test in healthy adults.
    • To investigate the influence of vision on postural stability.
    • To assess the reliability of Romberg test measurements over time.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of force platform recordings from 132 healthy subjects performing Romberg tests.
    • Inclusion of standard Romberg tests with eyes open and closed.
    • Repeated testing over five consecutive days to assess reliability.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant differences in postural sway based on sex or age (20-49 years).
    • Vision demonstrated a strong stabilizing effect on postural control for most subjects.
    • Significant improvement in postural sway was observed from the first to the second trial for most maneuvers, except the standard eyes-open test.
    • High within-subject variability was noted over five days, but no systematic trends were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Normative data and confidence intervals for the 95th percentile of postural sway were established.
    • These findings provide a reliable statistical baseline for comparing postural sway in abnormal populations.
    • Vision plays a critical role in maintaining postural stability during Romberg testing.