Construct validity of posture as a measure of physical function in elderly individuals: Use of a digitalized inclinometer to assess trunk inclination

Abstract

Our results show that the sternum inclination as a measure of physical function in elderly men and women has construct validity. We determined reference values for sternum inclination of which trend by age was considered. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2016; 16: 1068-1073.

Postural changes versus balance control and falls in community-living older adults: a systematic review

“…The following methods and tools were used to assess body posture: SpinalMouse [8, 21 -24], occiput-to-wall distance (OWD) [25 -27], method using 1.7 cm blocks [28], flexicurve ruler [29,30], Cobb angle [24,26,27], photogrammetry/Moiré method [31], method with photographic recording [32] and digital inclinometer [33]. Foot posture was assessed using the Foot Posture Index (FPI) [34,35], which tests foot characteristics across six domains: foot posture, foot deformity and lesions, plantar tactile sensation, toe muscle strength and foot pain, and a three-dimensional foot scanner (Footstep PRO, Dream GP Company, Japan) [36].…”

“…Body balance was assessed using more accurate methods of measurement, such as stabilometry, force plate [14,21,22,24,29,36], and functional tests such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test [8, 23, 32 -35], functional reach (FR) [8], Berg Balance Scale (BBS) [30], one-led stance [23,32,33], Four-Square Step Test (FSST) [34,35] and feet-together stance, semitandem and tandem standing [25]. Table 2 -Characteristics of the studies with regard to methodologies, sample profile, outcomes and tools used for assessing body posture, balance and falls risk Table 2 -Characteristics of the studies with regard to methodologies, sample profile, outcomes and tools used for assessing body posture, balance and falls risk -Characteristics of the studies with regard to methodologies, sample profile, outcomes and tools used for assessing the feet and the ankle, as well as balance and falls risk The methodological quality of the studies is shown in Table 4.…”

“…Only one study [31] failed to describe the eligibility and inclusion criteria of the participants (sample). Five studies [25,26,29,33] did not describe the reliability of the tools used in the study, while two studies offered a questionable description of the tools' reliability [31,36]. All studies but one [32] described their clinical implications.…”

“…All studies but one [32] described their clinical implications. Finally, three studies did not mention limitations [22,26,33]. Thus, this systematic review aimed to investigate whether postural changes increase fall risk and/or postural imbalance in healthy, community-dwelling older adults.…”

Tennis Practice on the Control Ability of the Intelligent Sensor System of the Elderly Posture

“…The main feature of the intelligent sensor system is to provide more reliable and complete important data information to the network through the communication interface. Compared with traditional sensors, smart sensors have intelligent performance such as self-calibration, self-evaluation of working status, self-repair of faults, compensation and measurement [18][19]. The intelligent sensor system can optimize the operation of each intelligent sensor in the system and perform data processing, and has a further understanding and improvement of the data measurement and measurement environment.…”