Feet deformities are correlated with impaired balance and postural stability in seniors over 75.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Understanding the factors and mechanisms that determine balance in seniors appears vital in terms of their self-reliance and overall safety. The study aimed to determine the relationship between the features of feet structure and the indicators of postural stability in the elderly.

Methods

The study group comprised 80 seniors (41F, 39M; aged 75-85 years). CQ-ST podoscope and the CQ-Stab 2P two-platform posturograph were used as primary research tools. The data were analyzed based on Spearman's rank correlation and forward stepwise regression.

Results

Analysis of forward stepwise regression identified the left foot length in females and Clarke's angle of the left foot in men as significant and independent predictors of postural up to 30% of the variance of de

SUBMITTER: Puszczalowska-Lizis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5587265 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature