Effects of vascular risk factors on balance assessed by computerized posturography in the elderly.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of vascular risk factors, isolated or in association, on balance, as assessed by posturographic platform.

Methods: One hundred and seven elderly subjects (mean age 73.8+/-5.

Effects of hypertension on balance assessed by computerized posturography in the elderly.

Unsteadiness, dizziness and vertigo occur more frequently in hypertensive subjects, compared to the normal ones. This study evaluated the influence of hypertension on balance tests, performed on posturographic platform. The study pool consisted of 112 persons aged 65 and older (65 hypertensives), their mean age was 72.

From chronic low back pain to disability, a multifactorial mediated pathway: the InCHIANTI study.

Study Design: Clinicoepidemiologic study in the Chianti area (Tuscany, Italy).

Objective: To evaluate whether performance measures of lower extremity function confounds the association of low back pain (LBP) with self-report disability in specific basic and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).

Summary Of Background Data: LBP is high prevalent in older population and has a negative impact on functional status.