@article{ref1,
title="Intersession reliability of self-selected and narrow stance balance testing in older adults",
journal="Aging clinical and experimental research",
year="2016",
author="Riemann, Bryan L. and Piersol, Kelsey",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Despite the common practice of using force platforms to assess balance of older adults, few investigations have examined the reliability of postural screening tests in this population. <br><br>AIM: We sought to determine the test-retest reliability of self-selected and narrow stance balance testing with eyes open and eyes closed in healthy older adults. <br><br>METHODS: Thirty older adults (>65 years) completed 45 s trials of eyes open and eyes closed stability tests using self-selected and narrow stances on two separate days (1.9 ± .7 days). Average medial-lateral center of pressure velocity was computed. <br><br>RESULTS: The ICC results ranged from.74 to.86, and no significant systematic changes (P < .05) occurred between the testing sessions for any of the tests. The standard error of measurement ranged from 15.9 to 23.6%. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Reliability estimates were similar between the two stances and visual conditions assessed. Slightly higher coefficients were identified for the self-selected stances compared to the narrow stances under both visual conditions; however, there were negligible differences between the sessions. The within subject session-to-session variability provides a basis for further research to consider differences between fallers and non-fallers. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Reliability for eyes open and closed balance testing using self-selected and narrow stances in older adults was established which should provide a foundation for the development of fall risk screening tests.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1594-0667",
doi="10.1007/s40520-016-0687-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40520-016-0687-2"
}