The effect of walking sticks on balance in geriatric subjects

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dc.authorscopusid57205205479
dc.authorscopusid57192692237
dc.authorscopusid57088240600
dc.authorscopusid12773654800
dc.authorscopusid57190982258
dc.authorscopusid57190979791
dc.contributor.authorDogru, Esra
dc.contributor.authorKizilci, Harun
dc.contributor.authorBalci, Nilay Comuk
dc.contributor.authorKorkmaz, Nilufer Cetisli
dc.contributor.authorCanbay, Ozden
dc.contributor.authorKatayifci, Nihan
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-19T15:43:43Z
dc.date.available2024-09-19T15:43:43Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.departmentHatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstract[Purpose] Guidelines and clarity regarding the information for deciding the need for walking sticks and the suitability of these sticks is insufficient. This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of walking stick and its effects on the balance in the elderly. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 39 elderly subjects aged between 65–95 years (mean age, 76.15 ± 8.35 years) and living in the Residential Aged Care and Rehabilitation Center were included. Sociodemographic data of the individuals, the material of the walking stick, who made the decision of usage and length of walking sticks were questioned. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) scores were used to evaluate balance. [Results] Subjects’ BBS scores while using the walking stick were higher than that without the walking stick. A significant difference was observed in BBS scores obtained with the stick and without the stick, according to body mass index parameters. Majority of the subjects also started to use walking sticks by themselves. No significant difference was observed between the ideal length and actual length of the walking stick was used. [Conclusion] Our study demonstrated that the elderly generally decide to use walking stick by themselves and chose the appropriate materials; which improves their balance. © 2016 The Society of Physical Therapy Science.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipTürkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştirma Kurumu, TÜBITAKen_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1589/jpts.28.3267
dc.identifier.endpage3271en_US
dc.identifier.issn0915-5287
dc.identifier.issue12en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85007417152en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/Aen_US
dc.identifier.startpage3267en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1589/jpts.28.3267
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/14519
dc.identifier.volume28en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSociety of Physical Therapy Science (Rigaku Ryoho Kagakugakkai)en_US
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Physical Therapy Scienceen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectBalanceen_US
dc.subjectGeriatricen_US
dc.subjectWalking sticken_US
dc.titleThe effect of walking sticks on balance in geriatric subjectsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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