Comparison of body oscillations (STQ) and synchronisation of anterior posterior and lateral sway (APL sway) in workers exposed to lead compared with controls
| Postural control | Stability quotient | Anterior posterior lateral | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exposed (n=63) | Controls (n=48) | Exposed (n=63) | Controls (n=48) | ||||
| Basic position, open eyes | 13.2 (3.3) | 12.6 (3.7) | 27.6 (7.6) | 29.2 (8.2) | |||
| Basic position, closed eyes | 18.2 (5.4)2-160 | 15.4 (4.4) | 32.3 (4.5) | 30.6 (7.4) | |||
| Standing on pads, open eyes | 14.2 (4.3) | 14.4 (4.4) | 27.6 (9.8) | 26.8 (8.8) | |||
| Standing on pads, closed eyes | 21.0 (5.8) | 20.9 (6.0) | 30.9 (4.4) | 29.4 (7.0) | |||
| Tilted head | 15.0 (3.8)2-165 | 13.3 (3.7) | 28.8 (6.4) | 25.9 (10.0) | |||