Does fear of falling influence spatial and temporal gait parameters in elderly persons beyond changes associated with normal aging?
Does fear of falling influence spatial and temporal gait parameters in elderly persons beyond changes associated with normal aging?
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DOI：
10.1093/gerona/60.9.1163
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发表时间：
2005-09-01
影响因子：
5.1
通讯作者：
Medeiros, JM
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作者：
Chamberlin, ME;Fulwider, BD;Medeiros, JM
背景关于跌倒恐惧及其对步态参数影响的研究有限。研究表明，害怕跌倒和活动受限之间存在联系。本研究的目的是确定老年人对失败的恐惧是否与空间和时间步态参数的变化相关，而与福尔斯史无关。据推测，在老年人中，步态变化与先前存在的跌倒恐惧有关。95名居住在社区的成年人，年龄60-97岁（平均年龄= 74岁，标准差= 8.5）参加了这项研究。参与者在改良福尔斯效能量表上的得分决定了个体被归入“恐惧”或“无畏”类别。使用GAITRite系统（一种计算机化的电子步行道）评估速度、步长、步长和双肢支撑时间等时空步态参数。恐惧组的步态速度明显减慢（p
Background. Limited research exists oil fear of falling and its affect on gait parameter. Studies have shown a relationship between fear of falling and restriction of activities. The purpose of this study was to determine if a fear of failing in elderly persons was associated with changes in spatial and temporal gait parameters, independent of a history of falls. It was hypothesized that, in elderly persons, gait changes would be associated with a preexisting fear of falling.Methods. Ninety-five community-dwelling adults, aged 60-97 years (mean age = 74, standard deviation = 8.5) participated in this study. Participant scores on the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale determined an individual's placement into the "fearful" or "fearless" category. Spatial and temporal gait parameters of speed, stride length, step width, and double limb support time were assessed using the GAITRite system, a computerized electronic walkway.Results. The fearful group had a significantly slower gait speed (p