Robert,
I work at City...we could meet up if this sounds interesting!
A book on Motor Control by John Rothwell may prove a useful start point for
this topic AND is very well referenced!
Owen Moore
Senior Musculoskeletal PT
NCHT
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From: Robert Goldsmith <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 28 March 2000 15:22
Subject: Falls and muscle strength
Dear all,
This is the first time I have used mailbase so here goes...
I'm a Physiotherapy student at Nottingham School of
Physiotherapy, U.K. I am in the process of deciding on a specific
topic for my research proposal next year. I am interested in the
area of falls rehabilitation / the causes of falls in the elderly or
screening for those at risk of falls.
I have been advised that a project involving the balance/strength
training of subjects is not within the bounds of undergraduate
research. I am however keen to investigate an area of falling that is
novel or of some use to rehabilitation research. I'm considering
looking into the differences between between max. isometric
and isokinetic force developed by ant. crural muscles and their
correlation with postural sway.
After reading several articles into the relationship between
quads/ant.crural muscle strength, postural sway and falls risk, I
have found only one that has looked at the rate of force
development as opposed to isometric MVC;
Izquierdo et al 1999 Maximal and explosive force production
capacity and balance performance in men of different ages. Eur. J.
Appl. Physiol. & Occ. Physiol. Vol 79 (3) pp260-267.
Does anybody know of any research into rate of force development
or isokinetic postural muscle strength and the relationship with
postural sway and/or falling?
I am aware of several articles demonstrating the increase in latency
of response with age but not the rate of force development.
Is there any research into exercise regimes training for an
increased rate of force development and falling?
I would very much appreciate any advice you could give me in this
area,
many thanks
Robert Goldsmith
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