Characterization of Balance Control and Postural Stability in Patients with Alzheimer Disease
Alzheimer disease and associated disorders(2023)
摘要
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 (β=−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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Alzheimer disease,balance,postural stability
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