Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Abstract Parkinson’s disease is characterized by a detrimental effect on numerous motor abilities and gait. It was aimed to investigate the position of arm ergometer exercises in rehabilitation of Parkinson’s Disease and their contribution in severity of the disease and ambulation. 33 patients completed the prospectiv…

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Objective: This study aimed to determine validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Balance Outcome Measure for Elderly Rehabilitation (BOOMER) and to evaluate its psychometric properties. Methods:The study included 60 elderly individuals (30 women, 30 men; mean age 72.03±7.86years).Participants completed the…

ABSTRACT Introduction Postural balance may be affected in adults with haemophilia (AwH). Studies report decreased dynamic balance (DB), but results of static balance (SB) are contradictory in AwH. The causes of DB impairment and its associated parameters are underexplored. Aim To examine SB and DB, and relationship of…

Background: Falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults and are frequently accompanied by fear of falling (FoF), which may lead to activity avoidance and functional decline. Because many interventions target falls or FoF in isolation, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized cont…

OBJECTIVE: Palliative care aims to enhance the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Prognostic assessment in older adults receiving palliative care is difficult due to varied disease progressions and frailty. Although inflammatory biomarkers like the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and C-rea…

Objective: As the aging process progresses, individuals experience various changes in physical, cognitive, and psychological domains that can directly affect their quality of life. This study aimed to compare cognitive function, depressive symptoms, fall-related behaviors, and quality of life across different age grou…

Aims To compare the predictive value of STS time and equation-derived muscle power metrics (absolute, relative, allometric) for balance and fall risk in older adults.Methods In this cross-sectional study, 28 nursing home residents completed the five-times sit-to-stand (5-STS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Functional Reach (…

Background Cervical and trunk proprioceptive deficits resulting from impaired sensorimotor integration post-stroke may contribute to deficiencies in balance reactions and tone regulation.Purpose: To examine relationships between cervical and trunk proprioceptive awareness, balance, and lower extremity spasticity in pa…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of SARC-F and SARC-CalF as screening tools for sarcopenia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis using the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 algorithm as the reference standard. METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 106 p…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between physical activity level daily step count, and posture in office workers, and to investigate the associations of these variables with static plantar load distribution percentages across foot subregions. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was cond…

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