Independent effects of adding weight and inertia on balance during quiet standing
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human balance during quiet standing is influenced by adding mass to the body with a backpack, with symmetrically-applied loads to the trunk, or with obesity. Adding mass to the body increases both the weight and inertia of the body,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-04-01
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| Series: | BioMedical Engineering OnLine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/11/1/20 |