Determinants of age-related decline in walking speed in older women
Background Walking speed is reduced with aging. However, it is not certain whether the
reduced walking speed is associated with physical and coordination fitness. This study …
reduced walking speed is associated with physical and coordination fitness. This study …
Quality of standing balance in community-dwelling elderly: Age-related differences in single and dual task conditions
Aim To examine the relationship between age and quality of standing balance in single and
dual task conditions. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a sample of 243 …
dual task conditions. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a sample of 243 …
Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test in healthy women 50–79 years old
JE Freund, DM Stetts, A Oostindie… - Journal of women & …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT The Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test (LQ-YBT), a measure of dynamic balance
used in young adults, has not been adequately studied in older women. We determined the …
used in young adults, has not been adequately studied in older women. We determined the …
Impact of balance confidence on daily living activities of older people with knee osteoarthritis with regard to balance, physical function, pain, and quality of life–a …
L Bobić Lucić, S Grazio - Clinical gerontologist, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore the impact of balance confidence on
different activities of daily living (ADL) in older people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods …
different activities of daily living (ADL) in older people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods …
Exploring age-related changes in motor function: insights from the peak decline found in Koji Awareness screening test
K Murofushi, H Katagiri, S Mitomo, K Hirohata… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract The KOJI AWARENESS (KA) screening test assesses motor function in humans.
We aimed to analyze the correlation between age and KA screening scores and to identify …
We aimed to analyze the correlation between age and KA screening scores and to identify …
Gait speed and dynamic stability decline accelerates only in late life: a cross-sectional study in community-dwelling older adults
A Lee, T Bhatt, RL Smith-Ray, E Wang… - Journal of geriatric …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background and Purpose: Incidence of falls increases with age whereas gait speed
declines. The purposes of this study were to examine (1) whether gait speed and center-of …
declines. The purposes of this study were to examine (1) whether gait speed and center-of …
Examining the association between balance self-efficacy and virtual balance performance in individuals with stroke: a cross-sectional study
Background Balance self-efficacy is a strong predictor of fall risk after stroke and is related to
performance on balance and walking tests. The use of telerehabilitation for delivering stroke …
performance on balance and walking tests. The use of telerehabilitation for delivering stroke …
Creating and validating a shortened version of the community balance and mobility scale for application in people who are 61 to 70 years of age
K Gordt, AS Mikolaizak, K Taraldsen… - Physical …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background The Community Balance and Mobility Scale (CBM) has been shown to
be reliable and valid for detecting subtle balance and mobility deficits in people who are 61 …
be reliable and valid for detecting subtle balance and mobility deficits in people who are 61 …
The association of moderate-to-vigorous and light-intensity physical activity on static balance in middle-aged and older-aged adults
Background Falls are the leading cause of injury among adults≥ 65 years of age.
Participation in physical activity (PA) is associated with improved balance, though it is impact …
Participation in physical activity (PA) is associated with improved balance, though it is impact …
Efficacy of sensory-based static balance training on the balance ability, aging attitude, and perceived stress of older adults in the community: a randomized controlled …
Y Ni, S Li, X Lv, Y Wang, L Xu, Y Xi, Y Sun, J Bao… - BMC geriatrics, 2024 - Springer
Background This study explores the effect of sensory-based static balance training on the
balance ability, aging attitude, and perceived stress of older adults in the community. It …
balance ability, aging attitude, and perceived stress of older adults in the community. It …