The Examination of the Relationship Between Flexibility and Stability of Trunk in Older Adults

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Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences
Volume:4 Issue:2
The Examination of the Relationship Between Flexibility and Stability of Trunk in Older Adults

The Examination of the Relationship Between Flexibility and Stability of Trunk in Older Adults

Authors : Mehmet DURAY, Şule ŞİMŞEK, Nesrin YAĞCI, Hande ŞENOL

Pages : 140-144

Doi:10.30621/jbachs.2020.978

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Publication Date : 2020-06-01

Article Type : Research Paper

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 p0.05 .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
Keywords : Flexibility, stability, elderly

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