Falls in the elderly: part II, balance, strength, and flexibility

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Stuerze bei aelteren Personen: Teil II, Balance, Muskelkraft und Beweglichkeit
Autor:Gehlsen, Gale M.; Whaley, Mitchell H.
Erschienen in:Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Veröffentlicht:71 (1990), 10, S. 739-741, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0003-9993, 1532-821X
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199102047166
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the balance, muscular strength, and flexibility of two groups of elderly adults: one with a history of falls (HF) and one with no history of falls (NHF). Subjects were 19 men and 36 women. Static and dynamic balance was determined by a one-foot stance balance test and a backwards walking test. Hip, knee, and ankle joint muscular strength were assessed on a Cybex Leg Press Dynamometer. A goniometer was used to determine hip, knee, and ankle joint range of motion (flexibility), ANOVA indicated a significant difference between the two groups for static balance (p<.001), leg strength (p<.01), and hip and ankle flexibility (p<.01). The results suggest that balance, leg strength, and flexibility may be factors contributing to falls in the elderly. Verf.-Referat