2015
DOI: 10.1590/0103-5150.028.002.ao07
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Abstract: Introduction: Falls are a serious public health problem. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether elderly individuals with increased risk of falls have a postural balance deficit, evaluated using a force platform during a one-leg stance. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 94 physically independent elderly individuals from the EELO project. The instruments used were the Downton scale, in

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“…Furthermore, the event of falling makes future falls more likely (Lusardi et al., 2017). The increased risk is because fear of falling makes people move more cautiously (Young & Mark Williams, 2015) and the use of walking aids more likely, causing altered gait pattern (Roman de Mettelinge & Cambier, 2015) and postural control to further deteriorate (Oliveira et al., 2015).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, the event of falling makes future falls more likely (Lusardi et al., 2017). The increased risk is because fear of falling makes people move more cautiously (Young & Mark Williams, 2015) and the use of walking aids more likely, causing altered gait pattern (Roman de Mettelinge & Cambier, 2015) and postural control to further deteriorate (Oliveira et al., 2015).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, age related cardiovascular changes such as reduction in peak heart rate and maximum aerobic capacity ultimately contribute to lower endurance levels in older adults (Fleg & Strait 2011). Neuromuscular changes lead to decrease in neural reaction time and motor coordination which impairs dynamic balance and postural stability leading to increased susceptibility to falls (Oliveira et al 2015).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Durante analise dos resultados o G2 apresentou maior instabilidade postural em comparação ao G1. Para quantificar o equilíbrio postural utilizouse plataforma de força que é considerada fundamental e precisa em análise dos distúrbios do equilíbrio 15 .…”
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