Table 4.
Postural sway results (mean ± SD) between the different body armour types.
| Time | Measure | Vest MBA | Vest LEBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 5 s | Peak AP (cm) | 1.34 ± 0.33 | 1.18 ± 0.30 |
| Peak ML (cm) | 1.19 ± 0.32 | 1.25 ± 0.35 | |
| SPL (cm) | 20.93 ± 3.20 | 21.35 ± 3.20 | |
| Vel (cm/s) | 4.19 ± 0.58 | 4.27 ± 0.64 | |
| Last 5 s | Peak AP (cm) | 1.37 ± 0.59 | 1.19 ± 0.66 |
| Peak ML (cm) | 1.12 ± 0.38 | 1.23 ± 0.46 | |
| SPL (cm) | 23.93 ± 3.77 * | 23.86 ± 2.66 * | |
| Velocity (cm/s) | 4.79 ± 0.75 * | 4.77 ± 0.53 * | |
| Total | Peak AP (cm) | 2.68 ± 1.07 | 2.52 ± 0.93 |
| Peak ML (cm) | 2.19 ± 0.63 | 2.15 ± 0.69 | |
| SPL (cm) | 122.45 ± 15.85 | 126.17 ± 19.99 | |
| Velocity (cm/s) | 4.08 ± 0.53 | 4.21 ± 0.67 |
* Significantly greater than the first 5 s for the same vest (p < 0.05). AP, anterior–posterior; ML, medial-lateral; SPL, sway-path length