Validity of the Star Excursion Balance Test as an assessment of the balance ability for community-dwelling elderly people

• DOI: 10.7600/jspfsm.68.389
• Publication Date: 2019-12-02T22:05:24Z
• Authors: Satoshi Shibata; Kazunori Akizuki; Tatsuya Kaneno; Yuki Echizenya
• Keywords: Balance Test; Excursion

The purpose of this study was to consider the validity measuring Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT), which has been used as a measure balance ability in athletes, for community-dwelling elderly people. To achieve purpose, we examined relationship between existing measures, leg strength, and SEBT. subjects were 36 people (mean age: 71.1 years). We SEBT, functional reach test (FRT), timed up-and-go (TUG), Mini-BESTest evaluate 30-second chair-stand (CS-30) assess strength; also assessed 10-m walk time. correlation coefficient with SEBT calculated. significant level 5%. A positive observed total score distance anterior direction (r = 0.364, p < 0.05) posteromedial 0.407, 0.05). anticipatory postural control directions 0.403, 0.05), responses posterolateral 0.360, subsystem category Mini-BESTest. No found other items. indicates that might be valid tool dynamic However, their is not high, suggesting can elements different from