Comparison of Postural Control Measures between Older and Younger Adults Using Balance Master System
2003; Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine; Volume: 27; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
2234-0653
AutoresKil Byong Lim, Young Moo Na, Hong Jae Lee, Sung Joo Joo,
Tópico(s)Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
ResumoObjective: Postural control ability is one of determinant factors of falls in older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine if age affected postural control measures in Balance Master system. Method: Forty-four healthy adults (22 men, 22 women) were divided into two groups; younger (20 to 29 years) and older (60 to 69 years) groups. All participants were tested by Balance Master system. A total 5 measurements were analyzed to determine the difference between older and younger group. Results: Older adults demonstrated wider area of sway () under condition (eye closed on foam surface) in mCTSIB, low directional control (%) in slow front/back rhythmic weight shift, and low on-axis velocity (/sec) in fast front/back rhythmic weight shift (p) and longer tum time (sec) during step/quick tum were demonstrated in older groups (p
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