Differences in Interlimb Performance During a Repetitive Step Test in Older Adults

Authors

Harold L. Merriman, University of DaytonFollow
Kurt Jackson, University of DaytonFollow
Wesley Horn, University of Dayton
Jake Jones, University of Dayton
Evan Price, University of Dayton
Jill Spicer, University of Dayton

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Description

Each year, one out of three adults (> 65 years old) experiences a fall, resulting in fractures, head injuries, and even death. Falling is the leading cause of death from an injury and causes the greatest number of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Since balance and muscle performance decrease as one ages, it is vitally important to assess these factors as part of a comprehensive strategy to monitor and predict fall risk. Previous data analysis of the Repetitive Step Test (RST) has shown that there is a correlation between subject performance and fall risk between non-fallers and recurrent fallers.

Publication Date

5-2017

Disciplines

Geriatrics | Physical Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy

Recommended Citation

Merriman, Harold L.; Jackson, Kurt; Horn, Wesley; Jones, Jake; Price, Evan; and Spicer, Jill, "Differences in Interlimb Performance During a Repetitive Step Test in Older Adults" (2017). University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Annual Research Symposium. 30.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/dpt_symposium/30