Time-of-day influences postural balance in older adults

Highlights ► Postural balance in older adults appear to be affected by time-of-day. ► Time-of-day should be controlled when assessing postural balance in research and clinical settings. ► Postural balance is inferior in the afternoon relative to the morning and noon.

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Published in:Gait & posture 2012-04, Vol.35 (4), p.653-657
Main Authors: Jorgensen, M.G, Rathleff, M.S, Laessoe, U, Caserotti, P, Nielsen, O.B.F, Aagaard, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Biomechanical Phenomena
Center of pressure
Circadian rhythm
Circadian Rhythm - physiology
Cohort Studies
Female
Force plate analysis
Gait - physiology
Geriatric Assessment - methods
Humans
Male
Mental Processes - physiology
Monitoring, Physiologic - instrumentation
Orthopedics
Postural balance
Postural Balance - physiology
Risk Assessment
Sensitivity and Specificity
Time-of-day
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Summary:Highlights ► Postural balance in older adults appear to be affected by time-of-day. ► Time-of-day should be controlled when assessing postural balance in research and clinical settings. ► Postural balance is inferior in the afternoon relative to the morning and noon.
ISSN:0966-6362
1879-2219
DOI:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2011.12.018