Andrew Shim1, Brady Harr2, Mike Waller3. 1. Professor and Program Director of the Department of Kinesiology & Exercise Science at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE. ashim@csm.edu. 2. Doctor of Physical Therapy Student at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA. brady.harr@briarcliff.edu. 3. Associate Professor at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. mwaller3@atu.edu.
Abstract
CONTEXT: Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury and death worldwide. OBJECTIVE: To determine if a relationship exists between lower body power scores and center of pressure (CoP) and limits of stability (LoS) scores. METHODS: A one-shot case study design (n = 13) was selected for the investigation. All participants were assessed stability scores via computerized posturography to determine CoP and LoS balance scores. Participants stood on a perturbed surface with their eyes open and closed. An experimental stair ramp with a switch mat timing device was used to determine lower body power scores in watts. RESULTS: There was a strong correlation (r = 0.725, p = 0.005) between the posterior (LoS) plane and relative peak power. An intraclass R revealed a strong correlation among the three trials (R = 0.831) performed on the stair ramp. CONCLUSION: Muscle power output and LoS scores have moderate to strong correlations with balance scores in older adults.
CONTEXT: Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury and death worldwide. OBJECTIVE: To determine if a relationship exists between lower body power scores and center of pressure (CoP) and limits of stability (LoS) scores. METHODS: A one-shot case study design (n = 13) was selected for the investigation. All participants were assessed stability scores via computerized posturography to determine CoP and LoS balance scores. Participants stood on a perturbed surface with their eyes open and closed. An experimental stair ramp with a switch mat timing device was used to determine lower body power scores in watts. RESULTS: There was a strong correlation (r = 0.725, p = 0.005) between the posterior (LoS) plane and relative peak power. An intraclass R revealed a strong correlation among the three trials (R = 0.831) performed on the stair ramp. CONCLUSION: Muscle power output and LoS scores have moderate to strong correlations with balance scores in older adults.
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