Assessment of the limits of stability through the forward Functional Reach Test in older adults
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v26i1a163015Keywords:
Postural Balance, Primary Health Care, AgedAbstract
The Functional Reach assesses the limits of stability, that is, how far the individual can move without changing the base of support. Objective: To evaluate the Forward Functional Reach Test (FR) in older adults and to verify the factors associated with the test performance. Method: Observational cross-sectional study with secondary analysis of data from a previous study. Sample of community-dwelling older adults (≥ 65 years) from the Family Health Program, both sexes and independent for ambulation. Socio-demographic, anthropometric, clinical and balance control (FR, Time Up and Go-TUG and Berg Balance Scale) information were collected. The FR was measured in a single attempt by the anterior displacement of the subject classified numerically (cm) and categorically according to the Berg Balance Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis (correlation and association tests) were performed. Results: 96 older adults were evaluated with mean age of 74.8 years, FR of 22.5±7.2 cm and 49% achieved more than 25 cm. There was a correlation between FR and sociodemographic (age), anthropometric (height, weight and foot length), clinical (grip strength and pain) and balance (TUG and Berg Scale) data. Old people with more advanced age, with endocrine disease, low visual acuity, sedentary, with history of falls, with complaints of pain and dizziness presented statistically worse performance in FR. Conclusion: Older adults from the Family Health Program have a slightly reduced in FR compare to normative data from community-dwelling elderly. Some factors are associated with FR performance and should be considered when interpreting their results.
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