| Balance confidence and function after knee-replacement surgery. | |
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PMID: 19462548 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study examined the relationship between balance confidence and function in older adults after knee-replacement surgery. Thirty-six adults (20 men and 16 women age 58-84 years) completed measures of balance confidence, general self-efficacy, and function. Results showed that participants with greater balance confidence had better functional performance and reported fewer difficulties with activities of daily living. General self-efficacy and age were not related to any of the functional measures. Women scored lower than men for all balance-confidence and function measures. These findings highlight the potential value of studying balance-related self-efficacy beliefs in people with knee replacements. Longitudinal studies are now needed to determine whether a change in balance confidence is associated with a change in function and to further explore gender differences. |
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Authors:
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Kate E Webster; Julian A Feller; Joanne E Wittwer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of aging and physical activity Volume: 14 ISSN: 1063-8652 ISO Abbreviation: J Aging Phys Act Publication Date: 2006 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-05-25 Completed Date: 2009-06-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9415639 Medline TA: J Aging Phys Act Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 181-91 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Musculoskeletal Research Centre, La Trobe University, Victoria 3086, Australia. |
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Accidental Falls
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prevention & control Activities of Daily Living* Aged Aged, 80 and over Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / psychology, rehabilitation* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Postural Balance* Self Efficacy* Sex Factors Walking / psychology |
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