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Postural Balance and Gait Parameters of Independent Older Adults: A Sex Difference Analysis.
Espinoza-Araneda, Jessica; Bravo-Carrasco, Valeria; Álvarez, Cristian; Marzuca-Nassr, Gabriel Nasri; Muñoz-Mendoza, Carmen Luz; Muñoz, Javier; Caparrós-Manosalva, Cristian.
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  • Espinoza-Araneda J; Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Talca, Talca 3460000, Chile.
  • Bravo-Carrasco V; Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Curico 3340000, Chile.
  • Álvarez C; Faculty of Engineering, University of Talca, Curico 3340000, Chile.
  • Marzuca-Nassr GN; Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Curico 3340000, Chile.
  • Muñoz-Mendoza CL; Department of Health, University of Los Lagos, Osorno 5290000, Chile.
  • Muñoz J; Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Laboratory, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile.
  • Caparrós-Manosalva C; Interuniversity Center for Healthy Aging, Curico 3340000, Chile.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 19(7)2022 03 29.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35409748
Postural balance and gait are important factors in the functional status of older people; however, few studies have addressed differences by sex. The objective of this study was to analyze the postural balance and temporal−spatial parameters of gait in independent older adults by sex. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Thirty-eight independent older women (69 ± 5 years), and 33 men (71 ± 5 years) were evaluated. The postural balance test with open and closed eyes was performed on two surfaces (hard/soft) on a force platform. Gait was recorded with cameras to analyze cycle duration and speed, step length, stride length, and foot clearance. The area of postural balance was greater in men in all tests (p < 0.001). Foot clearance height and cycle duration were lower in women (p < 0.05). Men showed a negative correlation between the area of balance and gait parameters. In women, a positive correlation was observed between foot clearance and balance with eyes closed. The postural balance and gait suggest discrepancies by sex, showing that older men behave differently according to the requirement of the motor task compared to women. These findings suggest being corroborated in more complex studies in the future.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Caracteres Sexuais / Equilíbrio Postural Tipo de estudo: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Int J Environ Res Public Health Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Chile País de publicação: Suíça
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Caracteres Sexuais / Equilíbrio Postural Tipo de estudo: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Int J Environ Res Public Health Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Chile País de publicação: Suíça