Investigation of the Relationship Between Upper Extremity Functions and Balance in Elderly İndividuals

Öz

Although there are many studies examining upper extremity functions and balance separately in elderly individuals, studies investigating the relationship between upper extremity functions and balance have been found to be insufficient. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between upper extremity functions and balance in elderly individuals. Eighty elderly individuals aged 65 and over were included this study. Upper extremity functions were evaluated by Jamar Hand Dynamometer, Nine Hole Peg Test, Purdue Pegboard Test and Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test; balance were evaluated by Berg Balance Scale, Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment Tool, Standing Balance on One Leg Test and Biodex Balance System. There was a significant relationship between Jamar hand dynamometer, Nine Hole Peg Test and purdue peg board test, Berg Balance Scale, Tinetti Balance and Walking Test, Biodex Balance System (BDS) and Standing On One Foot Test of elderly individuals (p<0.05). As a result of this study, it was found that there was a relationship between upper extremity functions and balance. We think that rehabilitative approaches regarding upper extremity functions in elderly individuals will be beneficial for impaired balance and related problems in daily living activities.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• elderly
• balance
• hand functions
• walking

Yaşlı Bireylerde Üst Ekstremite Fonksiyonları ile Denge Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

Öz

Yaşlı bireylerde üst ekstremite fonksiyonlarını ve dengeyi ayrı ayrı inceleyen birçok çalışma bulunmasına rağmen, üst ekstremite fonksiyonları ile denge arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyen çalışmaların yetersiz olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı yaşlı bireylerde üst ekstremite fonksiyonları ile denge arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektir. Bu çalışmaya yaşları 65 ve üzeri olan 80 yaşlı birey dahil edilmiştir. Bireylerin üst ekstremite fonksiyonlarını değerlendirmek için Jamar El Dinamometresi, 9 Delikli Peg Testi ve purdue peg board testi kullanılmıştır. Bireylerin dengelerini değerlendirmek için Berg Denge Ölçeği, Tinetti Denge ve Yürüme Testi, Biodex Denge Sistemi ve Tek Ayak Üzerinde Durma Testi kullanılmıştır. Bireylerin Jamar El Dinamometresi, 9 Delikli Peg Testi ve purdue peg board testi ile Berg Denge Ölçeği, Tinetti Denge ve Yürüme Testi, Biodex Denge Sistemi ve Tek Ayak Üzerinde Durma Testi aralarında anlamlı ilişki bulunmuştur (p<0,05). Bu çalışmanın sonunda üst ekstremite fonksiyonları ile denge arasında ilişki olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Yaşlı bireylerde üst ekstremite fonksiyonları ile ilgili kavrama kuvvetini, el becerilerini arttıran yaklaşımların bozulan denge ve buna bağlı günlük yaşam aktivitelerinde yaşanan sorunlar için yararlı olacağını düşünmekteyiz.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Yaşlı
• Denge
• El fonksiyonları
• yürüme

Kaynakça

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