Changes in the limits of stability induced by weight-shifting training in elderly women.
This study examined the impact of visually guided weight-shifting training on elderly women's limits of stability during static leaning and dynamic swaying in different directions. Sixty-three elderly women were assigned into a group that practiced weight shifting (30-min sessions, 3 sessions/week, 4 weeks) either in the anterior/posterior or medio/lateral direction and a control group. Training resulted in a reduction of upper body rotation and an increase of shank rotation and center of pressure displacement. It is concluded that weight-shifting practice increases the limits of stability and enhances the inverted pendulum pivoting of the human body during leaning and dynamic swaying balance tasks.
Laboratory of Motor Control and Learning, Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science, Division of Physical Activity and Recreation, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. vgouglid@phed.auth.gr
Vassilis
V
Gouglidis
Thomas
T
Nikodelis
Vassilia
V
Hatzitaki
Ioannis G
IG
Amiridis
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D056228:Feedback, Sensory; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004856:Postural Balance / Q000502:physiology*