The effect of different cognitive loads on the control of balance on a scholastic population was investigated. 135 children, divided into three age groups ranging from 7 to 11 years were asked to stand quietly on a force platform under four different conditions implying vision and concurrent cognitive tasks. Selected postural parameters were extracted from Centre of Pressure data, and underwent statistical analysis. Data proved a decline on the influence of both cognitive load and vision on postural performance, and confirm the reliability of instrumented postural tests to monitor the development and maturation of balance competencies.
Schmid, M., Conforto, S., Lopez, L., D'Alessio, T. (2005). The Effect of a Concurrent Cognitive Task on Postural Control in Children. In 3rd European Medical and Biological Engineering Conference IFMBE Proceedings.
The Effect of a Concurrent Cognitive Task on Postural Control in Children
SCHMID, Maurizio;CONFORTO, SILVIA;D'ALESSIO, Tommaso
2005-01-01
Abstract
The effect of different cognitive loads on the control of balance on a scholastic population was investigated. 135 children, divided into three age groups ranging from 7 to 11 years were asked to stand quietly on a force platform under four different conditions implying vision and concurrent cognitive tasks. Selected postural parameters were extracted from Centre of Pressure data, and underwent statistical analysis. Data proved a decline on the influence of both cognitive load and vision on postural performance, and confirm the reliability of instrumented postural tests to monitor the development and maturation of balance competencies.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
