Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/11499/59360
Title: The Examination of the Relationship Between Flexibility Andstability of Trunk in Older Adults
Authors: Yagci, Nesrin
Şimşek, Şule
Senol, Hande
Duray, Mehmet
Keywords: Geriatri Ve Gerontoloji
Fizyoloji
Spor Bilimleri
Anatomi Ve Morfoloji
Abstract: Purpose: This study was planned to examine the relationship between body flexibility and stability in the elderly and to compare it with adults. Methods: People over 40-year-of-age had no musculoskeletal problems in the spine, had good cognitive functions, and could walk independently were included in this cross-sectional study. 156 participants were grouped as the young (n: 65) and the elderly group (n: 91). Flexibility assessment included Sit and Reach Test (SRT), Back Extension Test (BET) and Side Bending Test (SBT). Antero-posterior stability of body was measured by Functional Reach Test (FRT). Results: The flexibility of trunk in four directions and stability were better in young group than elderly group (p<0.001). In both groups, flexibility measurements except SRT showed a positive and medium significant correlation with FRT. There was also a negative correlation was found between age and body flexibility (SRT, BET, SBT) measurement scores in elderly group (p=0.001), but neither all flexibility measurements nor stability were associated with age in young group (p>0.05). Conclusion: Loss of flexibility is a more important risk factor than aging for balance and stability impairment. So it is suggested that treatment protocols should include approaches increasing body flexibility to increase body stability.
URI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.30621/jbachs.2020.978
https://hdl.handle.net/11499/59360
ISSN: 2458-8938
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Appears in Collections:TR Dizin İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / TR Dizin Indexed Publications Collection

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