Review of Dynamic Posturography: A tool for assessing the balance of elderly

Authors

  • Estele Caroline Welter Meereis
  • Marisa Pereira Gonçalves

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2011v14i2p81-89

Keywords:

Postural Balance, Elderly, Dynamic Posturography

Abstract

The aging process can lead to major changes in the individuals balance, due to degeneration of the visual, auditory and proprioceptive systems. Assessing these systems is very importance for body balance contribution. Thus, the present study attempts, through a revision, provide an instrument that can be used to evaluate the postural balance and quantify the contribution of each system to the balance in elderly.

Author Biographies

Estele Caroline Welter Meereis

Fisioterapeuta, Especializanda em Reabilitação Físico-Motora, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (RGS).

Marisa Pereira Gonçalves

Fisioterapeuta Doutora, Professora adjunta do Departamento de Fisioterapia e Reabilitação, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (RGS).

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How to Cite

Meereis, E. C. W., & Gonçalves, M. P. (2012). Review of Dynamic Posturography: A tool for assessing the balance of elderly. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 14(2), 81–89. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2011v14i2p81-89

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Papers

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