Postural control performance of active and inactive older adults during manipulation of sensory information tests: a cross-sectional study
Estele C. W. Meereis-Lemos,
Clarissa S. Teixeira,
Rafaela O. Machado
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Inactivity during the aging process negatively influences postural control.
AIM: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the postural balance of active and inactive elderly women in situations involving manipulation of sensory systems.
METHOD: The study included 20 elderly women (10 active and 10 inactive) with a mean age of 63.45 ± 2.37 years, who underwent postural balance assessment using a force platform in the six conditions of the Sensory Organization Test. For comparison between groups, … Show more
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