The Relationship Between Pedometer-Determined Ambulatory Activity and Balance Variables Within an Older Adult Population:

Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine

Candice Campbell¹ 

关键词: gender;    physical activity level;    dynamic balance;    older adult;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2333721416681919

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the differences between gender, physical activity level, and balance in an older adult population. A secondary purpose was to examine the relationship between pedometer-determined ambulatory activity and balance. Forty-six older adults aged 73.7 ± 6.2 years participated in the study. Participants completed the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) Scale and completed a 2-week daily step recording to determine average steps taken per day. Low-level activity participants (<5,000 steps/day) were significantly different from the high-level activity participants (>7,500 steps/day) in weight, age, and the number of medications reported. Males performed better than females on the two-footed jump test and reactive postural test FAB assessments. High-level activity participants performed significantly better than low-level activity participants on all FAB assessments except stand with feet together and eyes closed, reach forward to object, and walk with head turns.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC