To maintain a standing posture during various activities, the center of pressure (COP) must be controlled in a specific area. This region was referred to as the movable area of COP, and was measured by shifting the center of gravity along the margin of the supporting area. The region was influenced by the supporting condition and the visual condition. Using a force platform we measured COP of 5 normal adults when stationary and the movable area of COP for 30 seconds under 6 conditions (supporting condition : legs 15 cm apart, closed legs together and one leg