TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Age-dependent changes in dynamic standing-balance ability evaluated quantitatively using a stabilometer
JO  - Journal of physical therapy science
A1  - Suzuki, Yasuhiro
A1  - Yatoh, Shigeru
A1  - Suzuki, Hiroaki
A1  - Tanabe, Yuuki
A1  - Shimizu, Yukiyo
A1  - Hada, Yasushi
A1  - Shimano, Hitoshi
SP  - 86
EP  - 91
VL  - 30
IS  - 1
N2  - [Purpose] The efficacy of a stabilometer-based index of postural stability (IPS) as an indicator of dynamic balance ability was investigated. [Subjects and Methods] Using a stabilometer, we calculated the IPS in 583 healthy subjects (178 males, 405 females) under two conditions (open eyes/hard surface, OE/HS; closed eyes/soft surface, CE/SS). [Results] Results revealed a negative relation between IPS and age. IPS (OE/HS) began to decrease at middle-age (40-60 years old), and then decreased more rapidly during elderly ages (>60 years old). On the other hand, IPS (CE/SS) decreased linearly with increasing age. There was no gender difference between the two IPSs. [Conclusion] These results suggest that IPS can evaluate balance ability quantitatively and without a ceiling effect. It was concluded that IPS (OE/HS) indicates comprehensive balance ability, while IPS (CE/SS) reveals balance ability without compensation by visual acuity and plantar superficial sense.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0915-5287
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.30.86
ID  - ref1
ER  -