Postural hemodynamic parameters in older persons have a seasonal dependency

Seasonal and circadian variations of hemodynamic and electrocardiographic parameters in telemetered beagle dogs

Study postural control position in relation to anthropometric and postural Indicators of Active Persons

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate postural control position in relation to anthropometric and postural Indicators of Active Persons. Methods: The statistical population of the present study was active Persons (mean age: 21.15 ± 2.02 years, height: 1.78 ± 0.07 cm, weight: 71/50 ± 10.15 kg, BMI: 22.45 ± 2.53 kg / m2) University of Guilan were in the academic year of 97-98. ...

Falls and postural control in older adults with cataracts

Background: There is increasing evidence that visual impairment contribute to falling. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of vision impairment of old adult patients with cataract on the occurrence of falls and postural control. Methods:According to the results of screening ophthalmic examination, 48 cataract patients (mean±SD aged 68.5 ± 6.08 yrs.) and 50 individuals withou...

Comparison of hemodynamic and nutritional parameters between older persons practicing regular physical activity, nonsmokers and ex-smokers

BACKGROUND Sedentary lifestyle combined with smoking, contributes to the development of a set of chronic diseases and to accelerating the course of aging. The aim of the study was to compare the hemodynamic and nutritional parameters between elderly persons practicing regular physical activity, nonsmokers and ex-smokers. METHODS The sample was comprised of 40 elderly people practicing regular...

Postural Control in Older Adults

M aintaining balance is essential to carrying out daily tasks without falling. This review will describe the impact of impaired postural control on older adults, operationalize what is meant by postural control, and outline postural control test batteries. Findings from highly quantitative, laboratorybased studies will be discussed because these data serve as the foundation of knowledge regardi...