Relationships between the Paradox Phenomenon of the Romberg Ratio and Characteristics of Physical Function and Fall in Community-dwelling Older Adults

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  • TAKATORI Katsuhiko
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University Health Promotion Center of Kio University
  • MATSUMOTO Daisuke
    Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Kio University Health Promotion Center of Kio University
  • NODA Tatsuya
    Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Nara Medical University
  • IMAMURA Tomoaki
    Department of Public Health, Health Management and Policy, Nara Medical University

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  • 地域高齢者におけるRomberg率の逆説現象と身体機能特性および転倒との関連性
  • チイキ コウレイシャ ニ オケル Rombergリツ ノ ギャクセツ ゲンショウ ト シンタイ キノウ トクセイ オヨビ テントウ ト ノ カンレンセイ

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Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between characteristics of the physical function of community-dwelling elderly exhibiting the paradox phenomenon (<1.0) of the Romberg ratio (RR) derived from postural sway tests. [Subjects and Methods] We made assessments of physical function, and surveyed the fall history and feelings of self-efficacy in fall prevention of 211 community-dwelling adults who were independent in daily living activities. The subjects were divided on the basis of a RR of 1.0, and each group’s assessments were compared. [Results] The RR<1.0 group had longer timed up-and-go and 5-meter walking times, and their feelings of self-efficacy in fall prevention were significantly higher than those of the RR≥1.0 group. [Conclusion] A divergence was found between the feelings of self-efficacy in fall prevention of the RR<1.0 group and their physical performance.

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  • Rigakuryoho Kagaku

    Rigakuryoho Kagaku 32 (3), 397-402, 2017

    The Society of Physical Therapy Science

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