Key result
Fractal dimension analysis of anterior/posterior centre of pressure significantly increased in elderly participants when standing with eyes closed compared to eyes open (1.58 vs 1.51, p<0.05).
Why the study?
Does fractal dimension analysis of centre of pressure improve discrimination between elderly and young individuals compared to traditional measures?
Population
A group of young healthy participants and a group of elderly healthy participants
Comparison
Fractal dimension analysis of centre of pressure vs Traditional measures of COP
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Hypothesis-generating for vision-dependent balance in aging; leaves open clinical utility of fractal dimension before prospective validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=91)
No
Does fractal dimension analysis of centre of pressure improve discrimination between elderly and young individuals compared to traditional measures?
Absolute Event Rate: 1.58% vs 1.51%
p-value: p=<0.05
Fractal dimension analysis of centre of pressure may be more informative about posture control than traditional measures and could help identify patients with balance pathologies.
Doyle et al. (2004) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy adults (n=91). Eyes closed during quiet stance vs. Eyes open during quiet stance was evaluated on Fractal dimension of anterior/posterior centre of pressure in elderly participants (p=<0.05). Fractal dimension analysis of anterior/posterior centre of pressure significantly increased in elderly participants when standing with eyes closed compared to eyes open (1.58 vs 1.51, p<0.05).
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