Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Using a Real-Time Locating System to Measure Walking Activity Associated with Wandering Behaviors Among Institutionalized Older Adults
04:13

Using a Real-Time Locating System to Measure Walking Activity Associated with Wandering Behaviors Among Institutionalized Older Adults

Published on: February 8, 2019

Correlation between static balance and functional autonomy in elderly women.

Fernanda de Noronha Ribeiro Daniel1, Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale, Tania Santos Giani

  • 1Laboratory of Human Motricity Biosciences, Castelo Branco University, Av. Salvador Allende, n. 6700, Recreio do Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, CEP 22780-160, Brazil. fernanda@fernandadaniel.com.br

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
|March 16, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Physical activity behaviours, knowledge, attitudes, and training needs among medical students in South Africa: a cross-sectional study.

BMC medical education·2026
Same author

Effects of Physical Exercise on Pain in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

Musculoskeletal care·2026
Same author

The Impact of Green Exercise on Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal Health in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Scoping Review.

European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education·2026
Same author

Need to train clinicians for physical activity and exercise interventions: a call to action.

British journal of sports medicine·2026
Same author

ATF4 Coordinates Transcriptomic and Structural Adaptations in Aging Muscle.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Integrating physical activity promotion into psychological practice: Clinical and ethical considerations.

Psychology of sport and exercise·2026

Static balance impacts functional autonomy in elderly women. Sedentary older women taking longer to get up from a prone position showed greater instability, highlighting a link between balance and mobility.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomechanics
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Maintaining static balance and functional autonomy is crucial for elderly women's independence.
  • Sedentary lifestyles in older adults can negatively affect mobility and increase fall risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between static balance and functional autonomy in sedentary elderly women.
  • To identify specific functional tasks that may indicate balance deficits.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized stabilometric assessment with an electronic baropodometer to measure postural oscillations.
  • Assessed functional autonomy using the LADEG protocol, including tests for walking, sit-to-stand, and dressing.
  • Analyzed data from 32 sedentary elderly women in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil.

More Related Videos

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication
14:52

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 15, 2026

Using a Real-Time Locating System to Measure Walking Activity Associated with Wandering Behaviors Among Institutionalized Older Adults
04:13

Using a Real-Time Locating System to Measure Walking Activity Associated with Wandering Behaviors Among Institutionalized Older Adults

Published on: February 8, 2019

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication
14:52

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between the "getting up from the prone position" (GPP) test and measures of postural instability (left lateral displacement, posterior displacement, and elliptical area).
  • Longer times to complete the GPP test were associated with larger body sway, indicating poorer static balance.
  • Specific functional tasks, like GPP, can serve as indicators of underlying balance issues.

Conclusions:

  • Sedentary elderly women with poorer static balance exhibit greater difficulty with functional tasks, particularly those requiring postural adjustments from a prone position.
  • The GPP test may be a valuable clinical tool for assessing balance deficits in this population.
  • Interventions aimed at improving static balance could enhance functional autonomy and reduce fall risk in elderly women.