@article{ref1,
title="Comparison of the ability of static and dynamic balance tests to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals",
journal="Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology",
year="2023",
author="Poncumhak, Puttipong and Srithawong, Arunrat and Duangsanjun, Winut and Amput, Patchareeya",
volume="8",
number="2",
pages="e43-e43",
abstract="This study aimed to examine the validity of balance tests and compare their diagnostic accuracy to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals. Eighty-five older participants were assessed based on their demographics and fall data. They were then assessed for the ability to perform balance measures, including five times sit-to-stand tests (FTSSTs), timed up and go tests (TUGs), three times stand and walk tests (TTSWs), functional reach tests (FRTs), and single-leg stance tests (SLSs). The correlation between fall data and balance measures was found to be significant for all parameters (p < 0.05). The TTSW showed the highest level of ability to indicate the risk of falls among older community-dwelling adults with sensitivity = 92.68%, specificity = 84.09%, and AUC = 0.931 (95%CI = 0.860 to 1.000). These findings confirm the benefits of the practical functional balance measures to determine the risk of falls among older community-dwelling individuals.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2411-5142",
doi="10.3390/jfmk8020043",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jfmk8020043"
}