Relationship of Balance, Functional Capacity and Fear of Movement With Lower Extremity Muscle Strength in Elderly

Lower Extremity Muscle Strength

Lower limb muscle strength will be assessed by sit-to-stand test. Participants will be asked to perform sit-to-stand maneuver as fast as possible for 30 seconds and the number of completed repetitions will be recorded.

Time frame: Baseline

Static Balance

Static balance will be assessed by single leg stance test. The time that patients can remain in balance on the dominant leg with their eyes open is recorded. Time under 10 seconds indicates loss balance.

Time frame: Baseline

Dynamic Balance

Dynamic balance will be assessed by the Timed Up and Go Test. The TUG measures the time it takes for a participant to stand up from a standard chair, walk 3m, turn, walk back to the chair, and sit down again. The cut-off score of 12 seconds in older persons is the threshold value for an increased risk of falling.

Time frame: Baseline

Postural Balance

The postural balance will be assessed by the Berg Balance Scale. It assesses 14 functions related to daily activities. A score of 0 represents an inability and a score of 4 represents independently. The maximum score is 56. A score of less than 45 indicates balance loss.

Time frame: Baseline

Fear of Movement

Fear of movement will be assessed by the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Individuals get a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 68 points. A high score indicates an increasing degree of kinesiophobia.

Time frame: Baseline