Pronated foot and reactive balance: A preliminary comparative study of older women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults with pronated foot may face greater challenges in maintaining balance, which increases their risk of falling. Reactive balance, which refers to the ability to restore stability following an unforeseen disturbance, is a key component in evaluating fall-related postural control. Evaluating reactive balance can provide insights about balance capabilities and potential fall risks in this population.

Objective

This study compared the reactive balance (center of mass displacement and reaction time) between older women with and without pronated foot.

Methods

Thirty-two older women comprising 16 with bilateral pronated foot and 16 without pronated foot participated in the study. To assess reactive balance, a three-dimensional motion analysis was conduc

SUBMITTER: Chinpeerasathian C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12440220 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature