Correlation between physical performance and stabilometric parameters in older adults
Author
Labata-Lezaun, Noé
Rodríguez-Rubio, Pere Ramón
Publication date
2022ISSN
1648-9144
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Falls are a common and serious threat to the health and independence of older adults. The decrease in functional capacity during aging means an increased risk of falls. To date, it is not known whether there is a relationship between balance and functional tests. The aim of the study was to evaluate the correlation between eyes-open and eyes-closed static balance with different functional tests. Materials and Methods: A correlation study was designed with 52 healthy subjects over 65 years of age. Results: Regarding the open eyes stabilometric parameters, significant correlations observed between the surface and the functional tests were weak in all cases. The correlations observed between length and the functional tests performed were moderate, except for that of the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) which was weak. No significant correlation between TUG and surface was found. Regarding the closed eyes stabilometric parameters, statistically significant moderate correlations were found between the surface and the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and the Five Times Sit to Stand test (5XSST). In the case of the length with eyes closed, a statistically significant moderate correlation (rho = 0.40–0.69) was found with the SPPB and 5XSST variables, and weak correlations with the 4 m Walk Speed test (4WS) and TUG variables. Conclusions: There is a mild to moderate correlation between some functional tests and stabilometric parameters in adults over 65 years old.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Published version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
61 - Medical sciences
616.7 - Pathology of the organs of locomotion. Skeletal and locomotor systems
Keywords
Rendiment físic funcional
Gent gran
Equilibri postural
Caigudes accidentals
Estabilometria
Desempeño funcional físico
Anciano
Equilibrio postural
Caídas accidentales
Estabilometría
Physical functional performance
Elderly
Postural balance
Accidental falls
Stabilometry
Pages
8
Publisher
MDPI
Collection
58;9
Is part of
Medicina
Citation
Labata-Lezaun, Noé; Gonzalez-Rueda, Vanessa; Rodríguez-Sanz, Jacobo [et al.]. Correlation between physical performance and stabilometric parameters in older adults. Medicina, 2022, 58(9), 1211. Disponible en: <https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/9/1211>. Fecha de acceso: 19 oct. 2022. DOI: 10.3390/medicina58091211
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