Electric Analysis of the Romberg Test

Abstract
Two electric scales, based on Straingauge technique, have been used for objective recording of postural reflexes. The deviations in lateral as well as the leanings in anterio-posterior direction with closed and open eyes have been studied. Normal subjects seem to deviate with averagely about 6–7% of their body weight in the lateral direction and about double as much in the anterio-posterior direction. With closed eyes normals seem to lean more forward than with open eyes. An integration of the deviation from the individual position of equilibrium is suggested as an adequate measure for postural adequacy.