NORMATIVE DATA OF DYNAMIC GAIT INDEX AND 5 TIMES SIT TO STAND TEST AMONG ELDERLY POPULATION AND CORRELATION WITH ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETERS

Abstract Anthropometric factors affect the stability limits of the individual and can affect the motor strategies relating to balance control. The objective of this study was to take normative measurement of dynamic gait index and 5 times sit to stand test among elderly population and to compare the preliminary values of above mentioned tests with age. Data was collected from the elderly population from old age homes of Lahore and community dwelling population who meet the inclusion criteria between the age group 45-60 divided into 3 groups (G1: 45-50, G2:50-55, G3:55-60). Data was collected through the performance of dynamic gait index and 5 time sit to stand test were performed. There was a significant positive correlation between BMI and 5STS score as R=0.94 and p<0.05. The highest and lowest effect of BM1 on 5 time sit to stand test score were found in the age groups of 45-50, 51-55 and 56-60. A negative relationship between DGI and BMI was found. Another strong correlation of -0.320 was observed between age and total DGI score. This study concluded that mean 5STS score was found to be 16.71seconds. The effects of BMI on 5 time sit to stand test performance increased with increasing age. Average dynamic gait index score was 16.10.