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Using technology-based techniques to assess postural control and gait in older adults
1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Michigan , Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0405, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Sophisticated technology can assess gait and postural control in older adults, aiding understanding of age-related changes. Further development is needed for simpler, hypothesis-driven, and cost-effective use of these tools.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Biomechanics
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Advanced instrumentation and techniques are increasingly available for assessing gait and postural control in older adults.
- These technology-based methods offer potential for understanding age-related and disease-related changes in motor function.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state of technology-based gait and postural control assessment in older adults.
- To identify areas for improvement in the application and development of these assessment methods.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature and technological advancements in gait and postural control analysis.
- Discussion of the utility and limitations of technology-based assessment tools in geriatric populations.
Main Results:
- Sophisticated technology-based methods are available for assessing gait and postural control in older adults.
- These methods show promise in elucidating mechanisms of age- and disease-related changes in motor function.
Conclusions:
- Further research is required to ensure technology-based gait and postural control assessments are hypothesis-driven.
- Simplification, portability, and user-friendliness are crucial for wider adoption.
- Appropriate and cost-effective implementation is necessary for clinical and research utility.