Age and Gender Effects on Postural Stability and Static Balance in Thai Community Dwelling Adults
Viyada Raiva MA, BSc*, Wanthanee Wannasetta BSc*, Somnuke Gulsatitporn MSc**, Sek Aksaranugraha MD*
Affiliation : * Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University ** Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Science, Chulalongkorn University
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.
Keywords : Postural stability, Balance, Age, Gender
