Does a Relationship Exist Between Lower Body Power and Balance Scores Among Older Adults?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-12-2018
Department
Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science
Abstract
CONTEXT: Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury and death worldwide. OBJECTIVE: To determine if a relationship exists between lower body power scores and center of pressure (CoP) and limits of stability (LoS) scores. METHODS: A one-shot case study design (n = 13) was selected for the investigation. All participants were assessed stability scores via computerized posturography to determine CoP and LoS balance scores. Participants stood on a perturbed surface with their eyes open and closed. An experimental stair ramp with a switch mat timing device was used to determine lower body power scores in watts. RESULTS: There was a strong correlation (r = 0.725, p = 0.005) between the posterior (LoS) plane and relative peak power. An intraclass R revealed a strong correlation among the three trials (R = 0.831) performed on the stair ramp. CONCLUSION: Muscle power output and LoS scores have moderate to strong correlations with balance scores in older adults.
DOI
10.7812/TPP/17-096
Publication Title
The Permanente journal
Recommended Citation
Shim, A., Harr, B., & Waller, M. (2018). Does a Relationship Exist Between Lower Body Power and Balance Scores Among Older Adults? The Permanente Journal. https://doi.org/10.7812/tpp/17-096