Historical, theoretical and methodological aspects related to static balance analysis: an integrative review of literature

Abstract

The assessment of balance performance has been the subject of study by researchers from various fields for over a century. Although there is a significant number of scientific publications, Results can divergent due to the various methods and variables of impact. Objective: To review the specialized literature regarding the historical, theoretical, and methodological aspects related to the analysis of static balance. Method: The search was conducted in the PubMed, PsycINFO, Scielo, Web of Science, and Scopus databases using the SPIDER strategy. Results: 86 studies were selected, which revealed 40 variables that can influence balance performance. Conclusion: There is a need for more robust standards, both for quantitative and qualitative methods, with the complexity of the analysis being directly proportional to the desired level of precision in the results.