Relationship between occlusal force and falls among community-dwelling elderly in Japan: a cross-sectional correlative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls may cause serious health conditions among older population. Fall-related physical factors are thought to be associated with occlusal conditions. However, few studies examined the relationship between occlusal force and falls. To identify the association between occlusal force and falls among community-dwelling elderly individuals in Japan, public health nurses conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study.

Methods

We performed extensive physical assessments of five items: maximum occlusal force, handgrip strength, maximal knee extensor strength, one-leg standing time with eyes open and body sway. We also conducted a questionnaire survey concerning the participants' demographic characteristics, health status and fall experience during the past year. Mean scor

SUBMITTER: Eto M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5944160 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature