Research Article

Test-Retest Reliability of Postural Control Assessment on Biodex BioSway™

Table 1

Sensory constraints of each test condition on Biodex BioSway™.

BioSway™Test condition (C)Availability of sensory inputs

Modified clinical test of sensory interaction and balanceC1: eyes open, firm surfaceVision, vestibular, and somatosensory all available
C2: eyes closed, firm surfaceVision removed, vestibular and somatosensory available
C3: eyes open, foam surfaceVision and vestibular available, somatosensory altered
C4: eyes closed, foam surfaceVision removed, vestibular available, somatosensory altered

Head shake sensory interaction and balance testC5: eyes closed, firm surface, headshake 120 degrees per secondVision removed, vestibular altered, somatosensory available
C6: eyes closed, foam surface, headshake 120 degrees per secondVision removed, vestibular and somatosensory altered