Characterization of Balance Control and Postural Stability in Patients With Alzheimer Disease.
Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord
; 37(2): 160-163, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Balance in Alzheimer disease (AD) patients is not rigorously understood. In this study, we characterize balance using qualitative [Berg Balance Scale (BBS)] and quantitative measures (posturography) and assess relationships between qualitative and quantitative balance measures in AD. Patients with mild-moderate AD (n=48) were recruited. BBS scores and posturography metrics, including medial-lateral sway range, anterior-posterior sway range, sway area, and sway velocity, were assessed in eyes-open and eyes-closed conditions. Adjusted linear regressions were used to assess relationships between posturography and BBS score. Mean BBS score was 50.4±5.3. In eyes-open conditions, posturography and BBS score were not significantly associated. In eyes-closed conditions, better BBS score was significantly associated with lower sway area (ß=-0.91; P =0.006). Better scores of BBS items involving turning and reduced base of support were associated with greater eyes-closed sway area. Posturography in the more challenging eyes-closed condition may predict functional balance deficits in AD patients.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Equilibrio Postural
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Enfermedad de Alzheimer
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2023
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Article