SynthesisSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Inertial Sensor Reliability and Validity for Static and Dynamic Balance in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review.
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 38 citations in OpenAlex.
- Digital Technologies and Biomarkers for Locomotor Capacity Assessment in Older Adults: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of the Effect of Hearing Aids on Static and Dynamic Balance in Adults with Hearing Impairment.Trends in hearingPooled it
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- Wearable Assessment of Dynamic Trunk Sway Reveals Directional Balance Adaptations During Sling-Assisted Walking After Stroke.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- A Diagnostic Framework for the Management of Post-Concussion Visually Induced Dizziness: Recognising Postural and Visuoperceptual Subtypes Using an Optokinetic Balance Assessment.Brain sciences · 2026Article
- Development, Reliability, and Validity Assessment of a Portable 3D Camera-Based System for Quantifying Postural Sway and Balance.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Prediction of Center-of-Mass Kinematics of Sensopro Exercises with Neural Network Models.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- An Exploratory Analysis of Postural Control in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using a Smartphone IMU Sensor.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Acceptability of Minimalist Shoes Compared With Balance-Enhancing Shoes in Older Women: Protocol for a Randomised Crossover Trial.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2026Article
- Balance Assessments Using Smartphone Sensor Systems and a Clinician-Led Modified BESS Test in Soccer Athletes with Hip-Related Pain: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Automatic multi-IMU-based deep learning evaluation of intensity during static standing balance training exercises.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Use of the Brief-BESTest partially instrumented with accelerometry to detect balance deterioration in middle-age.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2024Article
- Construct Validity of a Wearable Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) in Measuring Postural Sway and the Effect of Visual Deprivation in Healthy Older Adults.Biosensors · 2024Article
- Wearable Technology Applications and Methods to Assess Clinical Outcomes in Foot and Ankle Disorders: Achievements and Perspectives.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Utilizing Inertial Measurement Units for Detecting Dynamic Stability Variations in a Multi-Condition Gait Experiment.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Differences in Trunk Acceleration-Derived Gait Indexes in Stroke Subjects with and without Stroke-Induced Immunosuppression.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Feasibility Study of a Prototype Wearable Inertial Measurement Unit for Elderly Postural Sway Assessment.Journal of clinical medicine research · 2024Article
- A Computer Vision-Based System to Help Health Professionals to Apply Tests for Fall Risk Assessment.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Automation of Functional Mobility Assessments at Home Using a Multimodal Sensor System Integrating Inertial Measurement Units and Computer Vision (IMU-Vision).Physical therapy · 2024Article
- Impact of Wearable Device-Based Walking Programs on Gait Speed in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2024Review
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Abstract
Compared to laboratory equipment inertial sensors are inexpensive and portable, permitting the measurement of postural sway and balance to be conducted in any setting. This systematic review investigated the inter-sensor and test-retest reliability, and concurrent and discriminant validity to measure static and dynamic balance in healthy adults. Medline, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched to January 2021. Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis was possible for reliability studies only and it was found that inertial sensors are reliable to measure static standing eyes open. A synthesis of the included studies shows moderate to good reliability for dynamic balance. Concurrent validity is moderate for both static and dynamic balance. Sensors discriminate old from young adults by amplitude of mediolateral sway, gait velocity, step length, and turn speed. Fallers are discriminated from non-fallers by sensor measures during walking, stepping, and sit to stand. The accuracy of discrimination is unable to be determined conclusively. Using inertial sensors to measure postural sway in healthy adults provides real-time data collected in the natural environment and enables discrimination between fallers and non-fallers. The ability of inertial sensors to identify differences in postural sway components related to altered performance in clinical tests can inform targeted interventions for the prevention of falls and near falls.
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