The Relationships Between the Physical Fitness Levels of Geriatric Individuals and Their Static and Dynamic Balance
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 153
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Dynamic balance performance
研究概览
简要总结
This study looked at the relationship between physical fitness and balance in older adults aged 65 years and over. Balance problems are common in older people and can increase the risk of falls and injuries.
In this study, participants performed simple physical fitness tests, such as walking, standing up from a chair, arm strength, and flexibility tests. Balance was evaluated using standing on one leg and simple movement-based balance tests.
The study aimed to understand whether better physical fitness is related to better balance. The results showed that some aspects of physical fitness were related to dynamic balance (balance during movement), but not to static balance (standing still).
The findings of this study may help health professionals better understand balance problems in older adults and support future research on fall prevention and healthy aging.
详细描述
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a geriatric outpatient clinic to examine the relationships between physical fitness and balance in adults aged 65 years and older. Physical fitness was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test components (functional capacity, strength, flexibility, and agility). Static balance was assessed with a one-leg stand test, and dynamic balance was assessed with the functional reach test and the timed up and go test. The primary purpose of the study was to explore whether performance on physical fitness measures is associated with static and/or dynamic balance performance in older adults. This record represents a retrospectively registered observational study with completed participant assessments.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 84 Years（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Participants aged 65 years and older.
- •Community-dwelling older adults.
- •Able to walk independently with or without an assistive device.
- •Able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- •Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
排除标准
- •Presence of balance disorders related to vestibular, neurological, or orthopedic diseases.
- •Severe visual or hearing impairment that could affect balance assessment.
- •Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- •Presence of psychiatric disorders that could interfere with participation.
- •Language or communication barriers preventing completion of the assessments.
研究组 & 干预措施
Older adults
This observational cohort includes community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older. Participants did not receive any intervention and underwent physical fitness assessments using the Senior Fitness Test and balance assessments including static and dynamic balance tests.
干预措施: No Interventions (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Dynamic balance performance
时间窗: Baseline and Week 3
Dynamic balance was assessed using the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Up and Go Test, which evaluate balance during movement and functional mobility in older adults.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
İlker DEMİR
PhD
Hasan Kalyoncu University