Evaluation of postural balance in the elderly using force platform: a systematic review
The aim of this study was to identify in which way the researches that investigate the balance of the elderly using the force platform are being carried out. We searched for articles indexed in the SCIELO, MEDLINE and VHL databases from 2011 to 2016. We selected 34 studies for analysis, of which 27...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Institution: | Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) |
| Repository: | Revista Kairós (Online) |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/40572 |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.pucsp.br/index.php/kairos/article/view/40572 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Force plate Elderly Postural balance Physical therapy. Plataforma de força Idosos Equilíbrio postural Fisioterapia. Plataforma de fuerza Ancianos Equilibrio postural |
| Summary: | The aim of this study was to identify in which way the researches that investigate the balance of the elderly using the force platform are being carried out. We searched for articles indexed in the SCIELO, MEDLINE and VHL databases from 2011 to 2016. We selected 34 studies for analysis, of which 27 studies evaluated the bipodal position (open and closed eyes), 25 studies used time of 0-30 seconds and the treatment, when performed, was of strength and balance training. |
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