Author/Editor		Kaloper, D
Title		Ploščna stabilometrija pri starejših ljudeh
Translated title		Stabilometry of the elderly by a force platform
Type		članek
Source		Zdrav Vestn
Vol. and No.		Letnik 64, št. Suppl 1
Publication year		1995
Volume		str. I-19-I-22
Language		slo
Abstract		Background. Stabilometry by a force platform was used for quantitative evaluation of standing balance of the elderly and the results of the measurements in elderly volunteers were compared with a control group of adult people. Methods. A group of thirty elderly volunteers 65+ age group, and a control group of adult people, performed Romberg's test on an AMTI force platform. Results. Quantification of the Romberg's test by a force platform showed statistically significantly greater values of the dinamic parameters: mean sway velocity (p less th. 0.001), mean sway radiats (p less th. 0.01), amplitude of sway in lateral direction (p less th. 0.01) in the elderly than in the control group. Especially with the eyes closed test conditions there were also greater values of parameters of sway in vertical direction in the elderly than in the control group. Conclusions. The results of the measurements showed that the elderlys way in quiet standing more than adult examinees and that activity for static balance is greater in the elderly than in adult people. For the objective evaluation of the results of stabilometry measurements in the elderly we must use standard stabilometric values of the elderly. with amputation need two prosthesis, one cosmetic and one functional. Background. Stabilometry by a force platform was used for quantitative evaluation of standing balance of the elderly and the results of the measurements in elderly volunteers were compared with a control group of adult people. Methods. A group of thirty elderly volunteers 65+ age group, and a control group of adult people, performed Romberg's test on an AMTI force platform. (Abstract truncated at 2000 characters).
Descriptors		EQUILIBRIUM POSTURE WALKING AGED