Resiliency, reserve, and fatiguability: Insights into fall risk
Author ORCID Identifier
0000-0002-7584-3171
Advisor Information
Jenna Yentes
Location
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
26-3-2021 12:00 AM
End Date
26-3-2021 12:00 AM
Abstract
As we age, there is a noticeable loss in muscle mass and bone density which ultimately decreases physical resilience defined as the ability to resist or recover from a stressor. An individual’s ability to recover from a balance disruption is dependent on the difference between a system’s baseline and its maximum capacity to react. The purpose of this study is to measure baseline levels of balance and then determine what maximal threshold capacity cannot be recovered (i.e. a fall). The difference in these levels was considered their maximal balance capacity. Twenty-six middle-aged (40-65 yrs) subjects will be recruited. Subjects were asked to perform the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test, and complete a balance assessment with five randomized perturbations. Balance sway properties were calculated and compared to their threshold to determine their maximal balance capacity. Data have been collected and are currently being analyzed. Presentation will present results from the analysis.
Resiliency, reserve, and fatiguability: Insights into fall risk
University of Nebraska at Omaha
As we age, there is a noticeable loss in muscle mass and bone density which ultimately decreases physical resilience defined as the ability to resist or recover from a stressor. An individual’s ability to recover from a balance disruption is dependent on the difference between a system’s baseline and its maximum capacity to react. The purpose of this study is to measure baseline levels of balance and then determine what maximal threshold capacity cannot be recovered (i.e. a fall). The difference in these levels was considered their maximal balance capacity. Twenty-six middle-aged (40-65 yrs) subjects will be recruited. Subjects were asked to perform the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test, and complete a balance assessment with five randomized perturbations. Balance sway properties were calculated and compared to their threshold to determine their maximal balance capacity. Data have been collected and are currently being analyzed. Presentation will present results from the analysis.