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Stressing the postural response. A quantitative method for testing balance.

L I Wolfson, R Whipple, P Amerman

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |December 1, 1986
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    The Postural Stress Test (PST) quantifies balance in older adults. It identifies compromised balance and predicts fall risk in the elderly, aiding in fall prevention strategies.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Biomechanics
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Assessing balance and fall risk in the elderly is crucial for maintaining independence.
    • Existing methods may not adequately capture the nuances of postural control in older populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a simple, quantitative test for evaluating postural responses in the elderly.
    • To assess the ability to avoid falls and the appropriateness of postural adjustments.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of the Postural Stress Test (PST) using graded destabilizing forces.
    • Quantitative evaluation of postural responses in elderly subjects compared to young controls.
    • Analysis of balance responses in elderly individuals with and without a history of falls.

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    Main Results:

    • Elderly individuals exhibit compromised, yet functionally effective, balance compared to younger subjects.
    • Approximately half of elderly individuals with a history of falls showed severely compromised balance responses.
    • The PST effectively differentiates between elderly individuals with varying degrees of balance control.

    Conclusions:

    • The Postural Stress Test (PST) is a suitable tool for widespread testing of postural control in the elderly.
    • PST can predict elderly individuals at higher risk of falling.
    • The test provides a simple mechanism for studying balance deficits and informing interventions in the elderly population.