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== Center of Pressure (COP) vs. Center of Mass (COM) ==
== Center of Pressure (COP) vs. Center of Mass (COM) ==
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|'''COP'''
|'''COM'''
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|'''Definition'''
|The point of application of the ground reaction force (GRF) on the foot or the contact area between a person and a support surface.
|The point in the body where it represents the average location of all the body's mass.
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|'''Measures'''
|Balance or postural control
|Balance or postural control
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|'''Tools needed'''
|Force plates or pressure sensors
|Motion capture system
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|'''Quantity'''
|Scalar
|Vector
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|'''Control'''
|The neuromuscular response to maintain stability is likely reflected by movements of the COP.
CoP outcomes (measured portably via balance plates), provide information that reflect the nervous system’s response to CoM movement
|COM movements are closely monitored by the central nervous system (CNS) and likely initiate and direct postural responses.
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|'''Biomechanics concept'''
|Kinetic
|Kinematic
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|'''Use in biomechanics'''
|Assess postural stability and balance
|Analyze the body's motion and predict its trajectory
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|'''Examples'''
|Useful for analyzing standing and balance tasks
|Useful for analyzing activities such as jumping, running, and throwing
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== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==
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