The relationship between the standing postural control test using the elderly balance board type N and gait performance

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the standing postural control test using the Elderly Balance Board and gait performance, and to determine whether it could be used to predict an elderly person's gait instrument. Subjects were 45 elderly persons, average age 81.7 (SD; 5.6). The Elderly Balance Board was classified into four categories based on the duration of standing times on the Balance Board (less than 30 sec, or more) and the height of the Balance Board. Statistical analysis revealed that the Elderly Balance Board test differed significantly according to the gait performance. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that category IV was significantly related to the gait performance. Our results indicate that the Elderly Balance Board type N maybe a simple measure of balance function level and is related to gait performance in elderly persons.