Detecting Balance Deterioration in Middle Age
Author Information
Author(s): Shmuel Ariel, Roee Hayek, Silvi Frenkel Toledo, Guy Baranes
Primary Institution: Ariel University, Ariel, HaMerkaz, Israel
Hypothesis
Can the Brief Balance Evaluation Systems Test and accelerometry data effectively identify balance deterioration in middle-aged individuals?
Conclusion
The study found that both the Brief-BESTest scores and accelerometry data can effectively identify individuals with accelerated balance deterioration in middle age.
Supporting Evidence
- Significant differences in balance scores were found between young adults and middle-aged cohorts.
- Accelerometry data showed significant differences in balance performance across age groups.
- 46% of individuals in the lower interquartile range were identified by both tests.
Takeaway
This study shows that we can use simple tests to find out if middle-aged people are having trouble with their balance, which can help them stay safe.
Methodology
Participants were tested using the Brief-BESTest and accelerometry to measure balance performance across different age groups.
Participant Demographics
Young adults (25.3 years), early middle-aged (47.7 years), and late middle-aged (60.6 years) individuals.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P=0.001
Confidence Interval
95%CE
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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