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Relationship between hip abductor strength and kinematics of trunk and lower extremity during lateral step down in elderly people

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Not Applicable
Registration Number
KCT0008708
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Subjects were included if they were :
1) older adults (aged over 60); 2) without any musculoskeletal pain and injury; 3) free from injuries that affect their stair activity or balance; and 4) able to stair walk without the use of a hand rail.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects were excluded if they were :
1) any other recent (six months) or current spinal or lower extremity pathology; 2) severe osteoporosis; 3) a history of vestibular disease; and 4) a history of stroke

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hip abductor strength
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Knee valgus angle;Medial knee displacement
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