Effect of Handrail Height on Sit-To-Stand Movement.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Care-needing older adults and disabled individuals often require handrails for assistance of movements, such as sit-to-stand movements. Handrails must be set at the appropriate position; however, the effects of handrail height on joint movement and center-of-gravity movements during sit-to-stand movement remain unclear. In the present study, we sought to clarify the effects of handrail height on joint movement, center-of-gravity, and floor reaction force during sit-to-stand movement.

Methods

Subjects included 16 healthy young adults and 25 older adults who require long-term care. Kinetic and kinematic measurements during sit-to-stand movement of young adults were conducted using a 3-D motion analyzer and a force plate. Trunk forward tilt angle during sit-to-stand

SUBMITTER: Kinoshita S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4514829 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature