Biomechanical evaluation of the relationship between postural control and body mass index

• Main Authors: Ku, P.X., Abu Osman, Noor Azuan, Yusof, A., Wan Abas, Wan Abu Bakar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/4396/1/Ku-2012-Biomechanical_evalua.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/4396/; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22507349
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Postural stability is crucial in maintaining body balance during quiet standing, locomotion, and any activities that require a high degree of balance performance, such as participating in sports and dancing. Research has shown that there is a relationship between stability and body mass. The aims of...