The Stepping Threshold Test for assessing reactive balance discriminates between older adult fallers and non-fallers
Our findings provide preliminary evidence that the STT, when using the STT-DSE, may discriminate between older adult fallers and non-fallers. The STT appears to be a valid tool for assessing reactive balance, with its STT-DSE being recommended due to its better discriminant and convergent validity compared to the STT-ACE.
Authors
- Theresa Buchner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8296-3507)
- Simon Steib (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5767-8205)
- Christian Werner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0679-3227)
- Natalie Hezel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9791-966X)
- Clemens Becker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1624-8353)
- Lizeth H. Sloot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3555-2932)
- Jürgen M. Bauer
Institutions
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- Agaplesion Bethanien Krankenhaus (DE)
- Newcastle University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2024-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1462177
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.02