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Table 3 Test modalities for postural control

From: Efficacy of conservative treatment regimes for hip osteoarthritis - Evaluation of the therapeutic exercise regime "Hip School": A protocol for a randomised, controlled trial

Test

Position

Recording time

Number of trials

Bi-pedaled with eyes open

Feet in parallel position

Weight is equally distributed on the feet

Knees slightly bended

Arms akimbo

10 s each

3 each

Bi-pedaled with eyes closed

   

Tandem stance right foot in front

Feet are placed on a line, one before the other

Toes of the rear foot are in contact with the heel of the leading foot

Weight is equally distributed on both feet

Knees are slightly bended

Arms akimbo

6 s each

3 each

Tandem stance left foot in front

   

Single-led stance right

Single led stance

Knee of the supporting leg is slightly bended

Non-supporting leg is not allowed to touch supporting leg

Arms akimbo

6 s each

5 each

Single-led stance left

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