Aging Problems
Conditions
Keywords
Ankle, Balance, Falls, Older Adult
Brief summary
The ankle is an important joint to maintain a good balance within the population of the older adult. As people get older, problems appear in this joint. Many of these problems affect the correct joint range of the ankle. There is evidence to suggest that a lower range of motion in the ankle can negatively affect balance and, consequently, increase the risk of falls in the elderly. It would be interesting to assess if this relationship is true. The aim of the study will be to study if the state of the joint range of the ankle is related in some way to balance and falls in the elderly.
Interventions
OTHEROverall status
An assessment is made of the participants measuring both the joint range of the ankle and the balance and risk of falls.
Sponsors
University of Valencia
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* Be 60 years old or older
Exclusion criteria
* Do not sign the informed consent * Lower limb injury in the previous three months * Presenting severe pathology that affects balance or mobility
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lunge Test (°) | Baseline | Measure of weight-bearing ankle dorsiflexion with an inclinometer. |
| Active Ankle Range of Movement | Baseline | Measure of the active range of movement of the ankle with a telescopic goniometer. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| One Leg Balance | Baseline | Measure balance ability to maintain in monopodal stance, towards registering time. |
| Timed Up and Go Test | Baseline | Measures the functional mobility and dynamic balance, through a circuit where the subject will have to get up, walk and sit down. |
| Functional Reach | Baseline | Measure the limits of stability, calculating the distance that can move the center of gravity forward without falling. |
| Pressure Platform - Open Eyes | Baseline | Measure static balance. Quantitative assess of area and speed of swing, with open eyes. |
| Register of falls | Baseline | The number of falls that the subject has suffered in the last year is collected. |
| Ankle plantar flexion strength | Baseline | The plantar flexion strength is measured by means of a dynamometer, is related with the risk of falls. |
| Falls Efficacy Scale-International | Baseline | Is a scale that, through 16 items, describes the concern that a subject has to suffer a fall. |
| Pressure Platform - Closed Eyes | Baseline | Measure static balance. Quantitative assess of area and speed of swing, with closed eyes. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed