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Postural Control Measures in Randomized Controlled Trials for Older Adults Balance: A Systematic Scoping Review.
Romain Pichon1, Jeremy Enez1,2, Kathryn M Sibley3
1Department of Research, Institut de formation en Pédicurie-podologie, Ergothérapie et masso-Kinésithérapie (IFPEK), Rennes, France.
Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
|September 30, 2025
Summary
This review of older adult balance studies found many ways to measure postural control, but often missed key aspects like cognitive influences. More comprehensive assessments are needed for better balance interventions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Biomechanics
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Postural control is crucial for balance in older adults, yet its assessment in research varies.
- Understanding how postural control is measured in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is essential for evaluating balance interventions.
Conclusions:
- RCTs utilize a broad spectrum of measures for postural control in older adults.
- Current assessments often provide a limited perspective on the components of postural control.
- Future research should consider more comprehensive assessments to capture the complexity of postural control.
