کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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6207838 | 1265666 | 2012 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
BackgroundThe assessment of standing turning performance is proposed to predict fall risk in older adults. This study investigated differences in segmental coordination during a 360° standing turn task between older community-dwelling fallers and non-fallers.MethodsThirty-five older adults age mean (SD) of 71 (5.4) years performed 360° standing turns. Head, trunk and pelvis position relative to the laboratory and each other were recorded using a Vicon motion analysis system. Fall incidence was monitored by monthly questionnaire over the following 12 months and used to identify non-faller, single faller and multiple faller groups.ResultsMultiple fallers were found to have significantly different values, when compared to non-fallers, for pelvis onset (p = 0.002); mean angular separation in the transverse plane between the head and trunk (p = 0.018); peak angular separation in the transverse plane between the trunk and pelvis (p = 0.013); and mean angular separation between the trunk and pelvis (p < 0.001).ConclusionsOlder adults who subsequently experience multiple falls show a simplified turning pattern to assist in balance control. This may be a predictor for those at increased risk of falling.
⺠Standing turning performance may predict fall risk in older adults. ⺠We assessed segmental coordination during a 360° pivot turn in 35 older adults. ⺠Fall incidence was monitored over the following 12 months. ⺠Multiple fallers demonstrated a simplified turning pattern compared to non fallers.
Journal: Gait & Posture - Volume 36, Issue 3, July 2012, Pages 541-545