Study on normal reference values for dynamic balance parameters in healthy adults aged 20-69 years.
10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2025.10.007
- Author:
Zhiqiang QI
1
;
Taisheng CHEN
1
;
Wei WANG
1
;
Peng LIN
1
;
Xiang MAO
1
;
Zhihao CHEN
1
;
Ying LIU
2
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery，Tianjin First Central Hospital.
2. Department of General Practice，Tianjin First Central Hospital.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
balance function;
balance testing;
posturography;
reference values
- MeSH:
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Adult;
Postural Balance/physiology*;
Reference Values;
Aged;
Male;
Female;
Young Adult;
Healthy Volunteers
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2025;39(10):935-940
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To establish normal reference value ranges for dynamic balance function parameters in healthy Chinese adults aged 20-69 years. Methods:A total of 100 healthy subjects were selected and evenly divided into five age groups: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69 years, with equal gender distribution in each group. Balance function was assessed using the EquiTest system （NeuroCom）, with following tests performed Sensory Organization Test （SOT）, Motor Control Test （MCT）, Adaptation Test （ADT）, and Limits of Stability （LOS） test. All parameters were statistically analyzed and expressed as ±S. Results:The normal reference ranges for SOT, MCT, ADT, and LOS parameters were established for each age group. Multiple balance function parameters demonstrated a gradual decline with advancing age, with more pronounced deterioration observed after the age of 60. Specific findings included decreased vestibular ratio and reduced visual preference in SOT, as well as prolonged reaction time, impaired directional control, and reduced maximum excursion in the backward direction during LOS testing. Conclusion:This study is the first to establish age-specific reference ranges for dynamic balance function parameters in a healthy Chinese population aged 20-69 years, providing localized and objective criteria for the assessment of balance function and supporting clinical diagnosis of balance-related disorders in China.
