Muscle and tendon stiffness of lower extremity in older adults with fall history: Stiffness effect on physical performance and fall risk

•In older population, changes in muscle and tendon may be associated with falls.•The decrease in the stiffness of the muscles and tendons of the lower extremities may negatively impact muscle function, joint stability, or control, and increase the older adults tendency to fall.•Clinician may be asse...

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Published in:Geriatric nursing (New York) 2024-09, Vol.59, p.228-233
Main Authors: Çekok, Fatma Kübra, Taş, Serkan, Aktaş, Arda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Falls
Lower extremity
Muscles
Stiffness
Tendon
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Summary:•In older population, changes in muscle and tendon may be associated with falls.•The decrease in the stiffness of the muscles and tendons of the lower extremities may negatively impact muscle function, joint stability, or control, and increase the older adults tendency to fall.•Clinician may be assess muscle and tendon stiffness to determine the risk of falling in the older adults Changes in muscle and tendon stiffness may lead to falls in older adults by affecting joint stability and muscle function. This study aims to investigate the changes in stiffness in lower extremity muscles and tendons in the older adults with a fall history. A cross-sectional research design was followed. 25 older adults with a fall history and 26 older adults without fall history were recruited study. Stiffness of the lower extremity muscles and tendons was measured using a MyotonPRO device. Balance and functional ability of the participants were evaluated. The stiffness of all the selected muscles and tendon was lower in the older adults with a history of fall compared to controls (p
ISSN:0197-4572
1528-3984
1528-3984
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.07.003