Use of instruments for the investigation of postural balance in functional tasks
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https://doi.org/10.33233/fb.v17i6.700Keywords:
postural balance, assessment instrumentsAbstract
Introduction: Habitually, the postural balance should be maintained during activities of daily living. There are several functional alterations in gait and postural balance and some instruments have to be used to predict the risk of falls. However, these instruments have limitations depending on the clinical condition in which they are applied. Objective: To describe and discuss tools used to diagnose and prevent disorders of the postural balance and check their advantages and disadvantages. It is recognized a void in the literature regarding the tests that can be applied to investigate the balance in older adults but commonly are not used to such. This study aimed to suggest the application of these tests to investigate the balance of the elderly. Methods: Articles that used assessment tools postural balance were selected from different databases. Results: We found effective testing in literature to investigate the elderly balance while not directly targeted tests for this purpose (analysis of the balance). It is up to the therapist know how to use his creativity and innovate by taking better his tools of work/evaluation. Conclusion: The instruments used seem important indicators of postural balance disorders, but are unable to analyze the complex postural balance control system. The scales have their advantages and disadvantages, which should be taken into account in each case (cost/benefit relationship). The use of standardized instruments, regardless of the condition in question, can lead to misinterpretation depending on the clinical condition.
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