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Filter by:The fall rate is increased parallel to the aging process. The early determination and management of falls in older adults are quite crucial to preserve the independence of older adults. In the literature, there are used many measurement tools for predicting fall status. The discriminative ability of these measures is important for the accuracy of the assessment. In this study, four of the most commonly used balance measurement tools will be investigated in terms of the discriminative ability for fall status in the Turkish community-dwelling older adults.
The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of towel curl exercises and short foot exercises on pedobarographic parameters and balance. 91 healthy students (63 females, 28 males) with mean age of 20,65±2,41 years who attend to Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Health Sciences and met the inclusion criteria and volunteered to participate included in this randomized controlled study. Participants were randomly divided into, Short Foot Exercise(n=28), Towel Curl Exercise (n=31) and Control Groups (n=32). Participant's demographic information were recorded, foot number measurement, navicular drop test, metatarsal width measurement, static and dynamic pedobarographic evaluations, and the balance evaluation were performed. Following the initial assessment, participants who included in Short Foot and Towel Curl Exercise Group performed the exercises that they were assigned to under the supervision of a physiotherapist for 4 weeks and no exercise was given to the control group. After the completion of 4 weeks all the initial assessments were repeated in all groups.
The 3 m walk-back test is used to assess neuromuscular control, proprioception, protective reflexes, fall risk, and balance. In a study of healthy elderly adults, a 3-m walk-back test showed better diagnostic accuracy compared to the most commonly used measurement methods for falls in the past year. Reliability is extremely important, especially for research and clinical applications. In order to assess the risk of falling, measurement methods need to be reliable and change accurately over time. 3 m walk back test was found to be reliable in healthy elderly individuals. However, there are no studies investigating the validity and reliability of this test in stroke patients.
In this cross-sectional study we will compare the limits of stability in non-ambulatory participants post stroke compared to healthy controls. This will be done by placing participants in a seated position on a force platform, that will measure centre of pressure displacements during a leaning task in multiple directions. The results of the limits of stability test will be compared to standard clinical Measures of trunk control and functional balance, to see if there is a relationship between both ways of measuring. And how balance and trunk control are affected in the subacute stroke population.
This study evaluates endurance of trunk muscles, balance and pulmonary functions in dancers. The participants will be evaluated trunk muscles endurance, pulmonary functions and balance which evaluated by computerized force plate system.
Aging in all living things is defined as a normal physiological process that causes a decrease in realistic body function. According to the World Health Organization; It is classified as 65 years old and older and 85 years old and older (1). Characteristics of aging; decrease in reserve capacity of organ systems, decrease in homeostatic control, decrease in adaptability to environmental factors, decrease in stress response capacity (3). Stability is defined as postural stimulation against changes in the center of gravity during rest and activity. Postural answers that provide this harmony; vestibular, proprioceptive and visual data in the central nervous system. In older people, static balance can be maintained for a longer period of time, while dynamic balance may deteriorate more quickly. Aging-affected muscle strength, joint mobility, proprioceptive, vestibular and visual loss also make postural control difficult to achieve. Although the physiological mechanism underlying the risk of loss of equilibrium and falls is multifaceted, it is mostly caused by somatosensory sensitivity and decreased neuromuscular capacity (3-5). It has been determined that one third of the elderly individuals living in the society have fallen at least once a year and these rates have been stated to increase to 60% in nursing homes. Falls cause long-term disability, stay in nursing homes, in the absence of a serious injury as a result of falling, there is a fear of falling, which causes a limitation in activities of daily living. Due to the physiology of aging, it is stated that peripheral sensation decreases in older ages (12). Mold showed that bilateral somatosensorial disorder was present in approximately 26% of individuals aged 65-74, 36% of those aged 75-84, and 54% of those aged 85 years (13). In the literature, it was reported that plantar sensory loss in the elderly affects balance, mobility and gait and is a risk factor for falls (14). Different senses can be sensed by sensing receptors during the exercise program to increase sensory perception. Aerobic and strengthening exercise, feedback, virtual reality have been used in the studies on balance and falling seen in the elderly in recent years. However, a program aimed at increasing plantar sensation and it has not been found in the literature. In this study, physiotherapy programs aimed at increasing plantar sensation in the elderly will be compared.
This cross-sectional study aims to investigate what daily activities increase the risk of falling in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients (COPD).
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system that causes different levels of disability with motor and sensory loss. Although the signs and symptoms of the disease vary according to the location of the lesion; loss of strength, spasticity, sensory disturbances, fatigue, ataxia, autonomic dysfunction and decreased visual acuity are frequently seen. One of the most important causes of loss of function is balance problems. Balance problems, on the other hand, result in falls that cause severe injuries. One of the most important goals in the rehabilitation of individuals with MS is to increase their performance by minimizing the risk of falling in their daily lives. For medical professionals, many medical history questionnaires, self-assessment measures and performance-based tests have been developed to determine the risk of falls. Performance-based functional assessments consist of a timed walk and walk test, functional skill, balance and fall risk, 5 times sit-and-go test and Berg Balance Test, 4 square step test and gait speed measurement tests. These tests include the ability to walk forward and revolve around ones priorities. However, walking is a more difficult activity as it involves neuromuscular control and is dependent on proprioception and protective reflexes. In daily life activities, there is a need to walk backwards to perform tasks such as leaning against a chair and opening the door. This movement can be quite challenging especially for elderly people with neurological deficits. It has been noted that the mechanical measurements of the back support, in particular the speed, the step length, and the double support surface are significantly reduced in older adults. In a study conducted in geriatric individuals, it was shown that walking backward was more sensitive to detect age-related changes in mobility and balance than walking forward. The aim of this study is to determine the validity and reliability of the 3-meter backwards walk test for evaluating performance-based fall risk in individuals with MS.
This study is a single-blinded prospective longitudinal randomized controlled trial (RCT). The experiment took place over a period of eight weeks. Elderly participants were randomized into two groups (intervention and control). Participants of each group were followed-up carefully by assessors over three times per week, for a total of 24 sessions and during the data collection periods as well. Dynamic and static balance measures were compared between the groups on two occasions (baseline, and post-test). Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the Nintendo Wii Balance Board (NWBB) were used to measure the dynamic and static balance respectively.
Influence of virtual reality games(Wii Fit) on knee proprioception after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) will be measured in 30 postoperative patients. The age of participants will be ranged from 20 to 30 years old. Subjects will be randomly assigned to Group A is the study group and Group B is the control group.