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Clinical Assessment of Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters in Patients and Older Adults

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Mobility Test Protocols for the Elderly: A Methodological Note.

Nejc Sarabon¹, Stefan Löfler², Gabriella Hosszu²

¹University of Primorska, Andrej Marusic Institute, Department of Health Study, Koper, Slovenia; S2P, Science to Practice, d.o.o., Laboratory for Motor Control and Motor Behaviour, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

European Journal of Translational Myology

|February 26, 2016

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Falls are a major health concern for the elderly. This study explores balance measurement and training to improve stability and reduce fall risks in older adults.

Keywords:

balance falls older adults performance strength

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
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Neurology

Background:

Falls represent a significant health issue for the elderly population.
Impaired balance, often a precursor to falls, can be exacerbated by injury or inactivity.
Balance and stability are crucial for mobility and can be enhanced through targeted training.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify reliable and sensitive parameters for measuring static and dynamic balance in the elderly.
To understand the effects of aging and inactivity on balance control mechanisms.
To evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions in improving balance and reducing fall risk.

Main Methods:

Investigated changes in balance strategies, such as the shift from ankle to hip strategies.
Observed alterations in reflex reactions and increased co-contraction.
Assessed the impact of inactivity on muscle contraction speed.

Main Results:

Elderly individuals tend to rely more on hip strategies for balance due to decaying reflex reactions.
Inactivity leads to slower muscle contraction times, further compromising balance.
Training protocols aimed to address neuromuscular, structural, and molecular changes related to movement function.

Conclusions:

Effective balance training for the elderly requires a multifaceted approach targeting various physiological levels.
Further research is needed to fully understand and address all aspects of movement function affected by aging.
Future projects will aim to provide comprehensive information on improving mobility and reducing fall risks in older adults.