Evaluation of Balance Control and Pattern of Muscle Activation from Functional Perspectives Across the Ages– An Observational Study Protocol
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v11i3.1245Keywords:
Aging, Balance, Center of pressure, EMG, Muscle activationAbstract
Background: The exponential rise in falls related to ageing is due to degeneration of sensorial system,
decrease in muscle force and changes in the pattern of muscle activation. The proposed study will be
conducted to examine the activation of various muscles of trunk and lower extremity during different
balance control tasks.
Objective: Assessment of balance control and pattern of muscle activation among the various age groups
Method: 500 healthy individuals will be selected on the basis of selection criteria and categorized as per
their age from 30-40 years, 41-50 years, 51-60 years, 61-70 years and 71-80 years in various groups. CoP
excursion and EMG analysis of trunk and lower limb musculature during different balance control tasks.
SPSS 25.0.0.0 will be used for Statistical Analysis.
Conclusion: The study will be beneficial for understanding the balance deficits and muscle activation
pattern across ages.
