TY  - JOUR
TI  - Possibilities of using inertial measurement unit sensor for assessing balance abilities in the elderly
AU  - Nedović, Nenad
AU  - Mutavdžin Krneta, Slavica
AU  - Vujičić, Danilo
AU  - Vukov, Dragana
AU  - Jovanović, Stevan
AU  - Skvortsov, Dmitry
T2  - Serbian Journal of the Medical Chamber
AB  - Aim: This study aimed to evaluate age-related changes in postural stability among healthy older adults using inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors and assess the clinical potential of wearable technology for balance assessment in geriatric populations. Methods: Thirty-four healthy participants aged > 65 years were divided into two age groups (65-75 and > 75 years). Balance was assessed using a sacrum-mounted IMU sensor during a 30-second semi-tandem stance in three trials. Results: Participants > 75 years showed increased postural sway compared to younger counterparts. Gender differences revealed greater medio-lateral sway in males (p = 0.038). No significant differences were observed in sway velocity or ellipse area, suggesting effective compensatory mechanisms in static conditions. Conclusion: IMU-based balance assessment demonstrates sensitivity in detecting subtle age-related postural changes, with practical advantages for both clinical and community settings.
DA  - 2025///
PY  - 2025
DO  - 10.5937/smclk6-60839
VL  - 6
IS  - 3
SP  - 284
EP  - 290
SN  - 2737-9752
UR  - https://smj.rs/en/volume-6-no-3/possibilities-of-using-inertial-measurement-unit-sensor-for-assessing-balance-abilities-in-the-elderly
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