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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation, IN
2 Department of Neurophysiotherapy Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, 12, Thube Park, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra, IN
3 Department of Physiotherapy, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation, IN
4 Department of Orthopaedic, Chairman, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 8, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 5-8
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study was to find out correlation of lower extremity isometric muscle strength and balance performance in community-dwelling elderly females. Method Lower limb isometric muscle strength and balance was assessed using hand held dynamometer and Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) scale respectively in 100 community-dwelling elderly females with age 60 years and above.
Results: Knee extensors correlated better with balance compare to other muscles and hip adductors weakly correlated with balance. Hence females with good knee extensor strength showed better balance.
Conclusion: Thus the lower extremity isometric muscle strength and balance performance have a positive correlation in community-dwelling elderly females.
Keywords
Isometric Muscle Strength, Balance, Elderly, Fullerton Advanced Balance Scores
