Static Balance Evaluated by Maximum Angle of Center of Mass-Center of Pressure in People of Different Ages
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2015.08.020
- VernacularTitle:最大重心-压力中心倾角法评估不同年龄人群静态平衡的研究①
- Author:
Yinzhi WANG
;
Dongyun GU
;
Kerong DAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
static balance, center of mass, center of pressure, angle
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2015;21(8):967-973
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To compare the difference of static balance ability in different aged people, with the maximum angle of center of mass (COM) and center of pressure (COP). Methods 37 healthy people without cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases including 15 young people (18~40 years old), 10 middle age people (41~65 years old) and 12 old people (>65 years old) participated in this study. The maximum angle of COM-COP and the corresponding envelope areas were recorded in 4 standing posture: natural standing, close eyes standing, single leg standing and single leg standing with eyes closed. Results There was no significant difference in the maximum angle of COM-COP among 3 groups in 3 states (nature standing, close eyes standing, single leg standing with eyes closed) (P>0.05), but there was significant difference in the state of single leg standing (P<0.05) between the young and the old, and the middle-aged and the old. Conclusion The maximum angle of COM-COP in the state of single leg standing can sensitively detect the deterioration of stability of older people. It may be a new index of static balance in clinic.
