International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Akita University Hospital, Akita, Japan
Dr. Toshiki Matsunaga is a distinguished physician specializing in rehabilitation medicine at Akita University Hospital in Akita, Japan. His clinical expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, with a particular focus on gait rehabilitation, balance assessment, and the development of assistive technologies. Dr. Matsunaga is actively involved in both clinical practice and research, contributing significantly to the advancement of rehabilitation medicine.
Research Article
Relationship between Dynamic Trunk Balance and the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test in Elderly Women
Author(s): Yasuhiro Takahashi*, Kimio Saito, Toshiki Matsunaga, Takehiro Iwami, Daisuke Kudo, Kengo Tate, Naohisa Miyakoshi and Yoichi Shimada
Objectives: Among elderly individuals, falls are major contributors to becoming bedridden, and evaluating and preventing the risk of falls is thus important in the elderly. Trunk balance stability is important to prevent falling. To safely measure trunk balance function, we have developed a dynamic balance-measurement device that is used with the subject in a sitting position. This Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) is a simple balance evaluation test that appears useful for detecting problems with balance function. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between dynamic trunk balance and findings on the Mini-BESTest in elderly women.
Methods: Participants comprised 31 healthy women >60 years old. Evaluation items were the Mini-BESTest total score; dynamic sitting balance, static postural balance, and mu.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.20.08.534