Houdingscontrole / balans vaardigheden balance ability postural control
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older adults 65 year or older Older adults who are referred to the fall clinic according to the directions for fall preventions in the *1e en 2e lijn zorg* because 1) they fell in the previous year without medical consequences and without medical explanation 2) they have an instable gait and problems with balance. Able to stand without walking aid for 3-5 minutes.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neuromuscular or orthopaedic impairments that might affect balance ability. History of fall(s), which caused trauma or with medical explanation (e.g. neurological or orthopedic disorder) for fall Impaired cognitive function (MMSE
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Balance outcome measures derived from an accelerometer sensor : average sway amplitude, root mean square of the sway, sway frequency, sway area, the regularity and predictability of the sway. In addition three clinical balance measures are used to quantify balance: the NRBT, the FICSIT-4, and the FSST | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed