TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Backward disequilibrium in elderly subjects
JO  - Clinical interventions in aging
A1  - Manckoundia, Patrick
A1  - Mourey, France
A1  - Pérennou, Dominic
A1  - Pfitzenmeyer, Pierre
SP  - 667
EP  - 672
VL  - 3
IS  - 4
N2  - Backward disequilibrium is observed frequently in daily clinical practice. However, there are no epidemiological data concerning this postural disorder. Defined by a posterior position of the centre of mass with respect to the base of support, backward disequilibrium is abnormal postural behavior, usually characterized by a posterior trunk tilt in standing and sitting positions, which predisposes subjects to backward falls. Many afflictions whether they are somatic (degenerative, ischemic and traumatic brain lesions), psychosomatic (psychomotor disadaptation syndrome, confinement to bed, nonuse situations) or psychological (depression) can cause backward disequilibrium. A vicious circle of falls, and loss of autonomy can arise and this is the main consequence of backward disequilibrium. Thus, in this paper, we review backward disequilibrium in elderly subjects with regard to the causes, consequences, assessment, and management.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1176-9092
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -