Validity and reliability of the satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform for measuring quiet stance and dynamic standing balance in healthy subjects
Author
Bagur Calafat, Caritat
Herrera-Pedroviejo, Ernesto
Girabent Farrés, Montserrat
Publication date
2020ISSN
1660-4601
Abstract
Background: A force platform must have validity and reliability for optimal use. The objective of this study was to analyze the validity and the reliability of the Satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform. Methods: A study of instrumental validity and reliability, involving a cross-sectional correlational and comparative analysis was performed. To determine the validity, four certified weights located on three axes were used and the ability of the stabilometric force platform to detect changes in the position of the different axes was observed. A test–retest was performed to analyze the reliability. Forty-two symptom-free volunteers participated in the study. Assessments were taken in a standing static position and in a dynamic position, with the eyes open and closed. Three measurements were taken and the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated. Results: The validity increased as the weight increased for all the variables measured in the stabilometric parameters (p < 0.05). The reliability was shown to be good to excellent for the two visual conditions. The positional variables obtained a higher ICC. The variable with the best ICC was the Y mean in OE (ICC 0.874 and a p < 0.001). All the values showed an increase in a dynamic situation. Conclusion: The findings support the reliability and validity of the Satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform. The platform could be recommended to evaluate static and dynamic standing balance in healthy adult individuals. Guidelines for treatment and the level of quality of stabilometry could be obtained from
its use
Document Type
Article
Document version
Published version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
61 - Medical sciences
Keywords
Fisioteràpia
Fisioterapia
Physiotherapy
Pages
14
Publisher
MDPI
Collection
17; 21
Is part of
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Citation
Rodríguez-Rubio, Pere Ramón; Bagur-Calafat, Caritat; López-de-Celis, Carlos [et al.]. Validity and reliability of the satel 40 Hz stabilometric force platform for measuring quiet stance and dynamic standing balance in healthy subjects. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020, 17(21), p. 1-14. Disponible en: <https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/21/7733>. Fecha de acceso: 27 oct. 2020. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17217733
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