Construction of fall prevention programs in elderly based on elucidation of inter-limb coordination during one-leg standing
Description: The purpose of this study was to clarify characteristics of foot motion during one-leg standing in older based on comparing with those of young adults.Using a plantar-pressure distribution system, time-course of pressure in four regions, including the hallux, during one-leg standing was recorded. I found that movements of the hallux relative to movement of medial-lateral component in center of pressure in older were poorer than those of younger adults. I constructed programs for facilitate toe movements based on that finding. Older in community dwelling performed that program. After perform that program, movement of toes during one-leg standing in older became better.
Funding type: fellowship
Funder scheme: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Start date: 2016-04-01
End date: 2020-03-31
Investigator: Yoichiro Sato
Institution: Hokkaido University of Science
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Funded outputs count: 1
Funder award ID: 16K21305
OpenAlex ID: G5773417344