Trunk stability emerges as stronger balance marker than hip strength in older adults
A study from Miguel Hernández University indicates that trunk stability is a more significant predictor of dynamic balance in older adults than hip strength. The findings suggest that exercise programs for the elderly should prioritize core stability to maintain functional independence.
Why it matters
Understanding the specific physical markers of balance can help improve fall-prevention strategies and physical therapy protocols for an aging global population.
by Ángeles Gallar, Miguel Hernandez University of Elche
edited by Sadie Harley , reviewed by Robert Egan
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Maintaining balance is essential for preserving functional independence during aging. A study led by researchers from Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) and ISABIAL suggests that trunk stability may play a particularly relevant role in this process.
The study, published in Scientific Reports , found that trunk stability was more closely associated with whole-body dynamic balance than hip strength in physically active older adults. The findings also provide new insights into how different physical capacities change across adulthood and may help inform future exercise strategies aimed at preserving physical function.
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