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Introduction [edit | edit source]
The base of support (BOS) refers to the area beneath an object or person that includes every point of contact that the object or person makes with the supporting surface. These points of contact may be body parts e.g. feet or hands, or they may include things like crutches or the chair a person is sitting in.
Significance [edit | edit source]
The BOS is an important concept to understand to understand an individual's ability to Balance. The balance term is defined as the ability to manintain the line of gravity (passing through the Centre of Gravity) within the BOS.
In gait, the base of support has been defined as the horizontal stride width during the double-support phase when both feet are in contact with the ground and the whole-body center of gravity (CG) remains within the BOS.[1]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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References
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- ↑ Krebs DE,Goldvasser D,Lockert JD,Portney LG,Gill-Body KM ;Is base of support greater in unsteady gait?:Phys Ther. 2002 Feb;82(2):138-47
