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Cervical range of motion in the elderly

K A Kuhlman1

  • 1Ohio State University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Columbus.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Elderly individuals exhibit significantly reduced cervical range of motion compared to young adults. This study highlights age-related declines in neck mobility and differences between sexes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Cervical range of motion (ROM) is crucial for daily activities.
  • Age-related changes in musculoskeletal health can impact cervical ROM.
  • Normative data for elderly populations are essential for clinical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normative cervical range of motion values for the elderly.
  • To compare cervical ROM in the elderly versus young adults.
  • To assess sex-based differences in cervical ROM across age groups.

Main Methods:

  • A gravity goniometer was utilized to measure six cardinal cervical motions.
  • Participants included 42 elderly individuals (70-90 years) and 31 young adults (20-30 years).
  • Statistical analysis compared ROM values between age groups and sexes.

Main Results:

  • The elderly group demonstrated significantly lower cervical ROM across all six measured motions (p < .001).
  • Elderly individuals showed approximately 12% less flexion, 32% less extension, 22% less lateral flexion, and 25% less rotation compared to young adults.
  • A greater variation in cervical ROM values was observed in the elderly group; women exhibited higher ROM than men in both age cohorts.

Conclusions:

  • Cervical range of motion significantly decreases with age.
  • Normative data indicate substantial age-related deficits in neck mobility.
  • Understanding these age and sex differences is vital for geriatric care and rehabilitation strategies.

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