Relationship Between Dynamic Postural Control Ability and the Accuracy of Eccentric Force Control at the Ankle
Abstract
Background Fall prevention is crucial for older people and people following musculoskeletal injuries. Aging or injuries affect the postural control ability due to neuromuscular dysfunction and muscle weakness. The ankle eccentric muscle contraction play an important role in postural control while standing. The Y-Balance Test (YBT), especially the posteromedial (PM) reach direction (PM-YBT), is known as a useful test to identify dynamic postural control deficits. However, there exists a need to understand how ankle muscle function explains the performance during the PM-YBT.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Balance
Gait
and Falls Prevention
Foot and Ankle Surgery
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Juntendō Igaku/Juntendo igaku
- Volume
- 72
- Issue
- Suppl_1
- Pages
- 73–73
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN