Measuring independent transfer ability using lower limb loading force in a sitting position in the impaired elderly

Hara, Tsuyoshi; Kubo, Akira

doi:10.3143/geriatrics.47.153

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“…Previous studies have reported the relationship between the bilateral total of the WBR in the sitting position and the ability to stand up, transfer, and walk 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ) . The results of this study showed that not only the results of total WBR in sitting but also the results of both pivot and non-pivot legs reflect the results of one-sided performance tests in those with relatively high physical function.…”

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“…WBR in the sitting position has been shown to be related to the ability to stand up, keep standing, and walk. It is also a determinant of the degree of independence in transfers and walking 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ) . Therefore, WBR in the sitting position would be a highly useful evaluation method that can be performed safely even in patients with unstable standing.…”

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“…Unlike WBR in the standing position, WBR in the sitting position has been shown to reflect knee extensor muscle strength, even in those with relatively high physical function. In addition, studies examining the relationship between WBR in sitting and independence in the ability to stand up, transfer, and walk have examined the relationship between the bilateral total WBR in sitting and their ability to perform these tasks 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ) . These abilities would have been related to the total WBR in sitting since those are abilities that require bilateral support.…”

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Relationship between weight bearing ratio in sitting and physical function assessment in healthy adults

Moriyama¹,

Shimamura²,

Hirosawa

et al. 2023

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] The weight-bearing ratio in sitting is a simple quantitative assessment using a body weight scale. Bilateral total weight bearing ratio in sitting is related to the ability to stand up, transfer, and walk; however, it has not been examined in the performance test on just one side. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between weight bearing ratio in sitting and performance tests on one side. [Participants and Methods] Thirty-two healthy adults were recruited (27.47 ± 4.06 years). Weight-bearing ratio in sitting, knee extensor muscle strength, lateral reach test, and one-leg stand-up test were measured. Correlation analysis between the measurement results was performed on the pivot and non-pivot sides and the total. [Results] Correlation analysis of the weight-bearing ratio in sitting showed a significant positive correlation (pivot/non-pivot/total) with knee extensor muscle strength (r=0.54/0.44/0.50), lateral reach test (r=0.42/0.44/0.48), and one-leg stand up test (r=0.44/0.52/0.51). [Conclusion] Weight-bearing ratio in sitting, both pivot, non-pivot, and total, reflected results of the performance tests. Weight bearing ratio in sitting would be a highly useful quantitative assessment for a wide range of individuals, from those with unstable standing to those with relatively high function.

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Relationship between weight bearing ratio in sitting and physical function assessment in healthy adults

Moriyama¹,

Shimamura²,

Hirosawa

et al. 2023

J Phys Ther Sci

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“…In hemiplegic patients, Sugawara et al [15]reported finding a close relationship between the lower limbs' foot pressure ratio and walking velocity. Hara and Kubo [7] examined whether the lower limb's loading force value during sitting can be used as an independent judgment of transfer ability in elderly patients with impairments; these researchers suggested that the value closely reflects their transfer ability and can be used to judge their independent or non-independent transfer ability accurately. In other words, in handicapped people, the lower limb's foot pressure when standing still relates to COP and movement.…”

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Eyes Open/Closed Conditions and Age-level Differences in Foot Pressure during Stepping with a Stipulated Tempo

Aoki¹,

Demura²,

Ohno³

2017

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A certain pressure (static load) acts as grounding to support the human body during static standing.However, a pressure load from the leg (dynamic load) changes with time and may differ between stepping in place with eyes open and closed. This study aimed to examine the difference in foot pressure between the eyes open and closed conditions and among age-levels during stepping with a stipulated tempo. The participants were 86 healthy men aged between 10 and 80 years. Sample sizes for each decade's age group ranged from 10 to 13. We measured their foot pressure while they stepped 20 times while matching a tempo of 100 bpm. A mean of left-right foot pressure (ratio of pressure to weight) of 20 times was used as an evaluation parameter.Stepping with eyes open and closed produced a significant, strong relationship (r = 0.90) in the foot pressure value. In the results of two-way ANOVA (eyes open/closed difference and age-level difference) and multiple comparisons, eye conditions showed a significant difference only in participants who were in their 80s, with greater foot pressure with eyes open. When stepping with eyes open, 10 and 20 age-levels had greater foot pressure than 50 to 80 age-levels, and 30 to 60 had greater pressure than 70 and 80 age-levels. When stepping with eyes closed, 10 and 20 age-levels had greater pressure than 40 to 80 age-levels, and 30 to 80 had greater pressure than 70 and 80 age-levels. Although the foot pressure value showed a significant linear regression with age both with eyes open and closed, an insignificant difference was found between regression coefficients. In conclusion, regardless of eyes open or closed, the foot pressure value during stepping with a stipulated tempo decreases with age and is low in the eyes closed condition compared to eyes open in the super elderly over 80-years-old, thus differing from other age-levels.

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Measuring independent transfer ability using lower limb loading force in a sitting position in the impaired elderly

Abstract: This study suggests that the lower limb loading force in elderly patients with impairments reflects closely the level of transfer ability, and independent or non-independent transfer ability can be accurately predicted.

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Relationship between weight bearing ratio in sitting and physical function assessment in healthy adults

Relationship between weight bearing ratio in sitting and physical function assessment in healthy adults

Eyes Open/Closed Conditions and Age-level Differences in Foot Pressure during Stepping with a Stipulated Tempo

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