TITLE:
The Relationship between Near-Fall Experiences and Lower Limb Function and Balance Function
AUTHORS:
Hisata Takayuki, Hiroya Miyabara, Yuki Kishikawa, Yuji Yamaguchi, Youhei Komatsu, Midori Yasuda
KEYWORDS:
Near-Fall Experiences, Lower Limb Function, Balance Function
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation,
Vol.13 No.4,
November
19,
2025
ABSTRACT: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between near-fall experiences and lower limb function and balance function. [Method] For lower limb function, quadriceps muscle strength, CS-30, and walking time were measured. For static balance function testing, a stabilometer (ANIMA, GRAVICORDER, G-620) was used. One-leg stand time with eyes open was also measured. For dynamic balance function testing, TUG and 10 m obstacle walking time were used. [Results] There was a significant correlation between total trajectory length with eyes open and height and weight. There was also a significant correlation between total trajectory length with eyes closed and height, weight, standing on one leg with eyes open, and quadriceps strength for the 10 m obstacle walking time, CS-30, TUG, and 10 m walking time (p