Factors associated with balance impairments in the community-dwelling elderly in urban China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Identification of factors relevant to balance performance impairments in the elderly population was critical for developing effective interventions and preventions. However, there have been very limited data available based on large scale studies. The present study identified factors that independently contributed to performance impairments in overall balance, domains of static balance, postural stability, and dynamic balance, and individual items.

Methods

A total of 1984 community-dwelling Chinese elderly from urban areas of Shanghai were recruited. Information on demographic characteristic, exercise, and health status were collected with a face-to-face interview. Balance performances were assessed on site by trained investigators based on the X16 balance testing

SUBMITTER: Xia Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10486131 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature