Relationship Between Body Composition and Balance Performance in Older Adults with Hyperkyphosis

• Published in: Journal of medical and biological engineering Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 53 - 58
• Main Authors: Kantha, Phunsuk, Tsai, Shiow-Chwen, Hou, Chien-Wen, Yang, Rong-Sen, Su, Pei-Yu, Hsu, Wei-Li
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.02.2021; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Adults; Balance; Biomechanical engineering; Biomechanics; Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering; Body composition; Body fat; Body mass index; Body size; Bone composition; Bone mass; Bone mineral content; Cell Biology; Center of mass; Center of pressure; Correlation; Engineering; Gait; Heels; Imaging; Inclination angle; Muscles; Older people; Original Article; Radiology; Walking; Biomechanics; Balance performance; Older adults; Hyperkyphosis; Body composition

Purpose Older adults with hyperkyphosis might have a high risk of falls since their whole body center of mass may shift to the boundary of the base of support. Body composition changes, such as low bone mineral content (BMC), decreased muscle mass, high body mass index (BMI), and increased fat mass...