Influence of gender on static balance in healthy community dwelling elderly: a comparison using posturography

Authors

  • Atiya A. Shaikh Department of Neuroscience Physiotherapy, DES Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  • Rutuja D. Joshi Department of Neuroscience Physiotherapy, DES Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20203444

Keywords:

Balance, Elderly, Gender, Posturography

Abstract

Background: Background and need of study- Influence of gender on balance is still controversial. Previous researchers have done studies using traditional methods. These methods may fail to detect subtle changes in balance difference. A tool like posturography which is highly specific may help to for accurate assessment and hence precise conclusion. Aim was to compare balance scores of male and female elderly using modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction on Balance (CTSIB).

Methods: There were 56 healthy elderly ambulating without an assistive device and free from any neurological and orthopedic problems were assessed for their balance abilities using mCTSIB of balance master(standing on firm surface with eyes open, with eyes closed, standing on foam surface with eyes open and with eyes closed). Sway velocity was assessed using Unpaired t test.

Results: There was a no significant difference in scores of modified CTSIB between male and female elderly ( p value>0.005).

Conclusions: Gender has no effect on static balance abilities between male and female elderly while performing modified clinical test of sensory interaction on balance.

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2020-07-24

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Shaikh, A. A., & Joshi, R. D. (2020). Influence of gender on static balance in healthy community dwelling elderly: a comparison using posturography. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8(8), 2950–2953. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20203444

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