Age and gender effects on postural stability and static balance in Thai community dwelling adults.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: A study of postural stability was undertaken to identify the effects of age and gender as a preliminary study in one Thai community dwelling adults. It will be useful to prevent falls in the future. METHOD: The authors measured the postural stability in 120 males and females aged 30-40, 60-70 years using a Balance Master 8.0, Neurocom, OR to perform the modified Clinical Test for the Sensory Integration of Balance (mCTSIB) and the Unilateral Test protocols. RESULTS: The authors found that the females aged 60-70 were more stable than the males at the same age. CONCLUSION: Age and gender were significant variables that influence postural stability and static balance.