The Postural Stability Measures Most Related to Aging, Physical Performance, and Cognitive Function in Healthy Adults

Alsubaie, Saud F

doi:10.1155/2020/5301534

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“…However, the IPAQ-SF score shows limitation differencing between moderate and high PA levels. These results support the finding in the literature (Alsubaie, 2020;Kiers et al, 2013), where, in general, moderate and high PA levels have more control on their PS than low PA activity.…”

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“…PS is described by the Center of Pressure (COP) changes while a person is in an upright position (Kiers et al, 2013). Although PS measurement has been mainly related to balance assessment and different pathologies such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's (Fiems, Dugan, Moore, & Combs-Miller, 2018;Holthoff et al, 2015;van Ballegoij et al, 2020;Volpe, Giantin, & Fasano, 2014), there are some studies that suggest that PS features are related to PA levels (Alsubaie, 2020;Kiers et al, 2013;Thomas & Magal, 2014).…”

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Classifying the physical activity indicator using machine learning and direct measurements: a feasibility study

2023

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Low levels of physical activity (PA) are related to an increased risk of death, hypertension, coronary disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. Then, assessing the level of PA of a person is essential to create training programs that help prevent such risks. However, current measurements of PA are mainly subjective and tend to underestimate or overestimate the PA level of a person. This article intends the result of a pilot cross-sectional feasibility study that pretends to classify the PA level through direct and objective measurements. For this, direct measurements such as anthropometric and postural sway (PS) features from fifteen participants (8 Male and 7 Women) were obtained. To predict the level of PA machine learning technique of Support Vector Machines SVM was used. The classifier showed high F1, recall, and precision scores around 80%, and after feature importance selection and hyperparameter were tunned, they reached 100%. Results suggest that the use of direct measurements to classify the PA level is feasible and that there is a correlation between direct measurements and the IPAQ-SF, an indirect measurement that is typically used to assess the level of PA. This classifier intends to be a tool that helps trainers and physicians to endorse or adjust their physical training and rehabilitation procedures based on the objective evaluation of patients.

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2023

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“…Increased COP excursions were also observed in neck torsion position compared to neutral position, regardless of the presence of neck pain. The AP body sway has been proposed to be associated with self-reported musculoskeletal pain [ 20 – 22 ], whereas the ML body sway seems to underlie age-related changes [ 23 , 24 ]. In the present study, it was noted that the increased COP excursions were displayed in both AP and ML directions, which is inconsistent with a previous study reporting in younger patients with neck pain that the effect of neck torsion was only seen in the AP direction [ 8 ].…”

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Stimulated cervical afferent input increases postural instability in older people with chronic neck pain: a cross-sectional study

Phapatarinan,

Sremakaew,

Uthaikhup

2024

BMC Geriatr

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Background Several potential causes can impair balance in older people. The neck torsion maneuver may be useful in demonstrating impaired balance caused by the stimulation of cervical proprioceptive input. Whereas evidence suggests impaired standing balance in older people with chronic neck pain, balance impairment during the neck torsion position and its relationship with clinical characteristics have not yet been investigated in this population. The aims of this study were to investigate whether the neck torsion position could significantly influence balance responses in older people with chronic non-specific neck pain and to determine the relationships between the balance responses and characteristics of neck pain. Methods Sixty-eight older people (34 with chronic non-specific neck pain and 34 controls) participated in the study. Balance was tested using a force plate during comfortable stance with eyes open under four conditions: neutral head on a firm surface, neutral head on a soft surface, neck torsion to left and right on a firm surface and neck torsion to left and right on a soft surface. Balance outcomes were anterior-posterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) displacements, sway area and velocity. Characteristics of neck pain were intensity, duration and disability. Results Overall, the neck pain group exhibited greater AP and ML displacements, sway area and velocity in the neck torsion position on firm and soft surfaces compared to controls (partial eta squared (η²p) = 0.06–0.15, p < 0.05). The neck pain group also had greater AP displacement, sway area and velocity in the neutral position on a soft surface compared to controls (η²p = 0.09–0.16, p < 0.05). For both groups, the neck torsion position displayed overall greater postural sway compared to the neutral position (η²p = 0.16–0.69, p < 0.05). There were no relationships between the postural sway outcomes and characteristics of neck pain (p > 0.05). Conclusion The neck torsion maneuver, stimulating the receptors resulted in increased postural sway in older people, with a more pronounced effect in those with neck pain. The study provides evidence supporting the use of neck torsion for assessing impaired balance related to abnormal cervical input in older people with chronic non-specific neck pain.

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“…These included duration, total sway area (computed as the area included in the acceleration per unit of time), jerk (smoothness of sway from time derivative of acceleration), mean velocity, and mean RMS (root mean square of the ACC time series). Greater static balance control is associated with higher duration ( Baker et al, 2021 ) and lower sway area ( Sohn et al, 2023 ), jerk ( Mancini et al, 2012 ), mean velocity ( Borysiuk et al, 2018 ), and mean RMS ( Alsubaie, 2020 ). Additionally, self-reported balance confidence was measured via the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) ( Schepens et al, 2010 ).…”

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Graceful gait: virtual ballet classes improve mobility and reduce falls more than wellness classes for older women

Harrison,

Haussler,

Tueth

et al. 2024

Front. Aging Neurosci.

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IntroductionDance is an effective and motivating form of exercise for older women, but few studies have quantified the benefits of virtual dance classes nor, specifically, ballet. This study tested the effectiveness of virtual ballet compared to virtual wellness classes, with the goal of reaching underserved populations. It is among the first to explore the effects of virtual classical ballet on functional gait mobility, balance, and quality of life measures in older women.MethodsOlder women were recruited in two waves and randomized to two groups: a ballet class modified for older adults and a wellness-based control class. Both groups received 12 weeks of online classes, meeting twice per week for 45-min sessions. Classes were taught by a local company that offers community-based ballet classes. The same instructor led both the ballet and the wellness classes. Pre- and post-intervention assessments include gait and balance testing using wearable inertial sensors and self-report outcomes including quality of life and mood questionnaires.ResultsForty-four older women completed the study: Ballet group (n = 21, 67.81 ± 7.3 years); Wellness group (n = 23, 69.96 ± 6.7 years). Pre- to post-intervention, both groups increased velocity on the two-minute walk test (F1,42 = 25.36, p < 0.001) and improved their time on the Timed Up and Go (F1,42 = 4.744, p = 0.035). Both groups improved balance on the Mini-BESTest (F1,42 = 38.154, p < 0.001), increased their scores on the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale (F1,42 = 10.688, p < 0.001), and increased quality of life via the Short Form Health Survey (F1,42 = 7.663, p = 0.008). The ballet group improved gait variability in the backward direction (F1,42 = 14.577, p < 0.001) and reduced fall rates more than the wellness group [χ2(1) = 5.096, p = 0.024].DiscussionBoth virtual ballet and wellness classes improve select measures of gait, balance, and quality of life. The benefits seen in both groups highlight the importance of considering social interaction as a key component when developing future interventions to target mobility in older women.

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The Postural Stability Measures Most Related to Aging, Physical Performance, and Cognitive Function in Healthy Adults

Cited by 7 publications

References 48 publications

Classifying the physical activity indicator using machine learning and direct measurements: a feasibility study

Classifying the physical activity indicator using machine learning and direct measurements: a feasibility study

Stimulated cervical afferent input increases postural instability in older people with chronic neck pain: a cross-sectional study

Graceful gait: virtual ballet classes improve mobility and reduce falls more than wellness classes for older women

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