Comparison of the Ability of Static and Dynamic Balance Tests to Determine the Risk of Falls among Older Community-Dwelling Individuals

Autor: Puttipong Poncumhak, Arunrat Srithawong, Winut Duangsanjun, Patchareeya Amput
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, Vol 8, Iss 2, p 43 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2411-5142
DOI: 10.3390/jfmk8020043
Popis: This study aimed to examine the validity of balance tests and compare their diagnostic accuracy to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals. Eighty-five older participants were assessed based on their demographics and fall data. They were then assessed for the ability to perform balance measures, including five times sit-to-stand tests (FTSSTs), timed up and go tests (TUGs), three times stand and walk tests (TTSWs), functional reach tests (FRTs), and single-leg stance tests (SLSs). The correlation between fall data and balance measures was found to be significant for all parameters (p < 0.05). The TTSW showed the highest level of ability to indicate the risk of falls among older community-dwelling adults with sensitivity = 92.68%, specificity = 84.09%, and AUC = 0.931 (95%CI = 0.860 to 1.000). These findings confirm the benefits of the practical functional balance measures to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals.
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