TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - The relationship between physical function and postural sway during local vibratory stimulation of middle-aged people in the standing position
JO  - Journal of physical therapy science
A1  - Ito, Tadashi
A1  - Sakai, Yoshihito
A1  - Kubo, Akira
A1  - Yamazaki, Kazunori
A1  - Ohno, Yasuo
A1  - Nakamura, Eishi
A1  - Sato, Noritaka
A1  - Morita, Yoshifumi
SP  - 1627
EP  - 1630
VL  - 26
IS  - 10
N2  - [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between physical function and postural sway during local vibratory stimulation of middle-aged subjects in an upright position. [Subjects] The subjects were 25 healthy community-dwelling middle-aged people. [Methods] We measured postural sway using a Wii board while vibratory stimulations of 30, 60, or 240 Hz were applied to the subjects' lumbar multifidus or gastrocnemius muscles. Physical function was evaluated by 5-m usual gait speed and grip strength. [Results] Gait speed was strongly correlated to the anteroposterior body sway in the upright position during 30 Hz gastrocnemius muscles vibration (GMV). [Conclusion] Postural sway during 30 Hz GMV was strongly associated with gait speed and showed a posterior displacement. These findings show that the lower leg's response to balance control under 30 Hz proprioceptive stimulation might be a good indicator of declining gait function.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0915-5287
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.26.1627
ID  - ref1
ER  -