Identifying Frailty Risk in Older Adults: The Predictive Value of Functional Tests and Center-of-Pressure-Based Postural Metrics.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome characterized by diminished physiological reserves, reduced mobility, and increased fall risk. While clinical assessments are commonly used to screen for frailty, they may not capture minor deficits in postural control. Center-of-pressure (CoP) metrics from force plates provide objective markers of postural control, yet their role in frailty screening remains underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the associations between functional performance measures and CoP-based metrics to identify predictors of frailty among older adults. Methods: Eighty-three adults aged ≥ 55 years with a history of falls were classified as frail or pre-frail based on modified Fried criteria. Functional assessments (Timed Up and Go (

SUBMITTER: Alhasan HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12429373 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature