Sling immobilization of the upper limb may affect balance. Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) provides a validated, objective assessment of balance control and postural stability under dynamic test conditions. We tested the balance of individuals with a shoulder stabilization sling (SSS) using an Equitest Machine to objectively assess imbalance wearing a sling. 42 right hand dominant (RHD) adults (16 females, 26 males; average age 22; range 20–35 years) were included in the study. 6 controls and two SSS groups with 18 Dominant Hand (DH) and 18 Non Dominant Hand (NDH). CDP assessed balance by Sensory Organization Test (SOT), Motor Control Test (MCT) and Adaptation Test (ADT).Introduction
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