Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the practice of standing balance. A lower-leg support holds the subject vertical from the knees down, and allows the user to attempt maintaining upright stance as assistance is gradually removed.

Abstract: A method providing for independent garment buttoning by fine motor impaired individuals involving an elongated and pointed button. This button is made of malleable plastic and its shape and length are altered to match the buttoning skill of the subject.

Abstract: An apparatus for the objective analysis of human balance reactions involving a pivotable platform with selectively variable resistance to platform rotation which provides for instantaneous measurement of the resistance applied against platform movement at any time during a balance test. Two devices to accomplish the measurement of resistance include use of an exercise dynamometer and use of strain gauges.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the objective analysis of human balance reactions involving a pivotable platform and a variably positionable viscuous damping device which provides a known resistance to angular displacement of the platform. Parameters of movement of the platform such as differential weight and angular velocity for varying resistances are recorded as a measure of the subject's balance and motor skills.