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To examine balance performance, isometric muscle force production, and self-reported physical activity levels in community-dwelling older men.

June 1, 1990Physical TherapyOpen Access

Balance Performance, Force Production, and Activity Levels in Noninstitutionalized Men 60 to 90 Years of Age

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BIBrian D. IversonBrigham Young University MGMarilyn R GossmanUnion Institute & University SSShirley A ShaddeauUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

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Cross-sectional study reveals correlations between hip muscle strength, balance, and physical activity in older men, indicating that regular activity helps preserve stability.

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To examine balance performance, isometric muscle force production, and self-reported physical activity levels in community-dwelling older men.
Evaluated 54 noninstitutionalized men aged 60 to 90 years.
Assessed balance through the sharpened Romberg test and the one-legged stance test under eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions.
Measured muscle force production using a strain-gauge quantitative muscle tester, normalizing torque to body weight alongside self-reported activity levels.
One-legged stance test scores positively correlated with normalized torques of hip flexors, extensors, and abductors, while sharpened Romberg scores positively correlated with hip extensor and right hip abductor torques.
Very active participants exhibited significantly longer eyes-closed sharpened Romberg balance times and significantly higher normalized torque across most muscle groups compared to less active participants.
Age was negatively correlated with both balance duration and isometric force production.

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Iverson et al. (1990) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1558499b87f33fc69f77c8 https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/70.6.348

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Cross-sectional study reveals correlations between hip muscle strength, balance, and physical activity in older men, indicating that regular activity helps preserve stability.

Balance Performance, Force Production, and Activity Levels in Noninstitutionalized Men 60 to 90 Years of Age

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Balance Performance, Force Production, and Activity Levels in Noninstitutionalized Men 60 to 90 Years of Age

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