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| Title: |
The effects of backpack load carrying on dynamic balance as measured by limits of stability |
| Author: |
Nicole Palumbo Brad George Amanda Johnson Dennis Cade |
| Appeared in: |
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| Paging: | Volume 16 (2001) nr. 2 pages 123-129 |
| Year: |
2001-04-01 |
| Contents: |
{\it Purpose:} The purpose of this research was to determine if standing dynamic balance was affected by carrying a backpack. {\it Subjects:} Data was obtained from 50 healthy college students. {\it Materials and methods:} Limits of stability was assessed using the Smart Equitest Balance Master System(R). Reaction time, movement velocity, end point excursion, maximum excursion, and directional control were measured to evaluate movement, with and without a loaded backpack. {\it Data analysis:} Reliability was established using an Intra-Class Correlation Coefficient (2,1). MANOVA was utilized to analyze the effect of the backpack. {\it Summary data:} Movement velocity significantly decreased during backpack loaded trials (p=0.004). Directional control was significantly different with respect to direction (p=0.006). No significant difference in reaction time, maximum excursion, or end point excursion was observed with backpack loading (p=0.10-0.93). {\it Conclusion:} This study concludes that backpack load carrying has an effect on movement velocity and directional control. |
| Publisher: |
IOS Press |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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