Age-dependent Changes in Dynamic Body Balance as Evaluated by the Body Tracking Test(BTT).

Yoshida, Tomoe; Yamamoto, Masahiko; Orihara, Hiromi; Miyake, Takanori; Osafune, Hirotaka; Oda, Makoto

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“…According to these authors, instability in lateral sway is a good indicator of the risk of falling. In addition, Yoshida [43] showed that lateral balance control in particular deteriorates in aged subjects in static as well as in dynamic conditions.…”

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Effects of Brisk Walking on Static and Dynamic Balance, Locomotion, Body Composition, and Aerobic Capacity in Ageing Healthy Active Men

Paillard¹,

Lafont²,

Costes-Salon³

et al. 2004

Int J Sports Med

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This work analyses the short-term physiological and neurophysiological effects of a brisk walking programme in ageing, healthy, active men. Twenty-one men 63 to 72 years of age were recruited and separated into 2 groups. One group performed a walking programme (WP) (n = 11) and another served as control (C) group (n = 10). The walking programme lasted for twelve weeks and included five sessions per week. Several parameters were assessed before and after the programme for the WP group. The same tests were performed (separated by twelve weeks) in group C. During each assessment, the subjects were put through static and dynamic balance tests, spatio-temporal gait analysis, body composition measurements and determination of aerobic capacity and bone mineral density. The statistic analysis showed a significant improvement in dynamic balance performance, especially in lateral sway when the subjects kept their eyes open, an increase of VO(2) max and loss of fat mass in the WP group. However, no alterations appeared in spatiotemporal gait characteristics, static balance performance, lean mass or bone mineral density (total body and hip). According to these results, this walking programme may have positive effects on preventing ageing subjects from falling.

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Effects of Brisk Walking on Static and Dynamic Balance, Locomotion, Body Composition, and Aerobic Capacity in Ageing Healthy Active Men

Paillard¹,

Lafont²,

Costes-Salon³

et al. 2004

Int J Sports Med

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“…As age increases, there are physiological changes in agility and dynamic balance test performance. Studies have shown that dynamic body balance function, as evaluated by the Body Tracking Test (BTT), deteriorates with aging (28) . Age-related changes in dynamic position sense have also been observed, with a decline in position sense associated with decreased balance and impaired physical function (29).…”

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Assessment of Physical Fitness in Geriatric Individuals in Loni: A Descriptive Study

Hembade,

Mahajan

2024

Int J Res Rev

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BACKGROUND: Physical fitness in older adults is crucial due to decline in fitness, leading to negative health outcomes like falls, disability, and chronic disease. Assessing geriatric fitness helps identify health risks and take appropriate action, enabling independent living and improving physical performance, independence, and overall quality of life. OBJECTIVE: The objective is to assess the fitness of elderly persons in Loni using a senior fitness test. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The study involved 100 participants, including rural geriatrics, who were divided into four age groups and given a Mini Mental State Exam to assess cognitive function. Heart rate was monitored during the Senior Fitness Test. Participants were briefed in their language and performed six tests, including chair stand, arm curl, step, chair sit-and-reach, back scratch, and 8-foot up-and-go. RESULT: The study analyzed data from 100 participants aged 60-65, 66-70, 71-75, and 76-80, with 49 males and 51 females. The mean age was 68.9 years. All participants underwent a senior fitness test. Results showed significant variation in physical fitness as age increased, indicating a decrease in fitness. CONCLUSION: The study reveals that ageing results in equal physical activity and functional fitness losses for men and women, but differences in muscle strength, body fat percentage, flexibility, agility, and endurance. Keywords: Physical fitness, Geriatric individuals, SFT

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Body Tracking Test (BTT)·Galvanic Body Sway Test (GBST)

昌彦¹,

友英²

2011

Equilibrium Res

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There are many methods for performing a body balance function test. Body balance function tests can be divided into static body balance function tests and dynamic body balance evaluations. In recent years, the development of highly precise electrical devices has advanced body balance function tests. Regarding stabilometers for evaluating static body balance, many analysis methods have been improved as a result of progress in device accuracy and computer software. Moreover, a body tracking test (BTT) using visual stimulation has been developed as a new method for stimulus evaluation using a stabilometer for dynamic body balance evaluations. The Galvanic body sway test (GBST) can also be performed as a vestibular stimulus evaluation. These methods and evaluations as well as their associated problems are discussed.

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Age-dependent Changes in Dynamic Body Balance as Evaluated by the Body Tracking Test(BTT).

Cited by 4 publications

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Effects of Brisk Walking on Static and Dynamic Balance, Locomotion, Body Composition, and Aerobic Capacity in Ageing Healthy Active Men

Effects of Brisk Walking on Static and Dynamic Balance, Locomotion, Body Composition, and Aerobic Capacity in Ageing Healthy Active Men

Assessment of Physical Fitness in Geriatric Individuals in Loni: A Descriptive Study

Body Tracking Test (BTT)·Galvanic Body Sway Test (GBST)

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