The Relation Between Previous Fractures and Physical Performance in Elderly Women

Abstract

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Testing postural control among various osteoporotic patient groups: A literature review

“…In four studies, balance was examined among patients with and without vertebral fractures (Table 2). 3,11,41,45 One study also assessed thoracic kyphosis and scored t‐score for BMD 3 . Two studies controlled for visual, vestibular and proprioceptive dysfunctions 3,41 …”

“…Gerdhem et al . measured balance during the Romberg test, finding a significantly worse performance of women with vertebral fractures 45 . Greig et al .…”

“…Gerdhem et al measured balance during the Romberg test, finding a significantly worse performance of women with vertebral fractures. 45 Greig et al found a significant difference between women with and without vertebral fractures in the mean anteriorposterior COP-displacement. 3 Walking characteristics are not yet evaluated between elderly with and without vertebral fractures.…”

Probabilidade de cair e medo de quedas após oficina de equilíbrio em idosos praticantes de atividade física

“…O envelhecimento gera modificações estruturais e funcionais, comprometendo todos os componentes do controle postural, sensorial, efetor e o processamento central. O equilíbrio é composto pela integração das informações dos sistemas visual, sensorial e proprioceptivo, além da função vestibular e neuromuscular, permitindo a manutenção do controle postural 5 . O avanço da idade é diretamente proporcional à presença de múltiplos sintomas otoneurológicos, tais como vertigem e outras tonturas, perda auditiva, zumbido, alterações do equilíbrio corporal, distúrbios da marcha, quedas ocasionais, entre outros 6,7 .…”

Scores on the Safe Functional Motion Test Are Associated with Prevalent Fractures and Fall History

“…[8][9][10] Crosssectional analyses have found that individuals with prior fracture have poorer performance in gait speed, sit-tostand, and balance tests. 11,12 It is not clear whether physical performance impairment is a consequence of fracture or a predisposing factor. 8,9,13 The Safe Functional Motion test (SFM) is a performance-based tool developed by clinicians to evaluate body mechanics and functional motion during a sample set of tasks in people at risk for fragility fracture.…”