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October 13-15, 2016 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3rd International Conference and Expo on
Physiotherapy
Volume 6, Issue 5 (Suppl) J Nov Physiother
ISSN: 2165-7025 JNP, an open access journal Physiotherapy 2016
October 13-15, 2016
Self-perceived handicap and balance performance among elderly with disturbances in balance: A
correlational study
Sanjay Eapen Samuel
Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, India
Background & Purpose: Balance disturbance due to dizziness is one of the major areas of concern of the elderly. Altered balance
interferes with moving about freely and performing activities of daily living. An individual’s perception of handicap due to balance
disturbances and actual balance performance on balance measures may vary. The study was done to estimate the correlation between
self-perceived handicap and balance performance.
Method: Balance was measured using Berg balance scale (BBS) and self-perceived handicap was measured using dizziness handicap
inventory (DHI) in a sample of 40 elderly subjects. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation, multiple regression analysis and
t-tests to estimate correlation between BBS and DHI.
Results: 70% of the subjects in the study group had medium levels of fall risk as inferred from BBS scores. DHI scores indicated 60%
of subjects perceiving their handicap as moderate, 32.5% as mild and 7.5% as severe. Strong negative correlation (r=-0.67, p<0.001)
was found between the DHI and BBS scores.
Conclusion: In individuals with disturbed balance, self-perceived handicap evaluated with DHI correlates with actual balance
dysfunction as estimated by BBS scores.
Biography
Sanjay Eapen Samuel has completed his Master’s degree in Physiotherapy with specialization in Neurosciences from Manipal University and PhD in Geriatric
Neurorehabilitation. He is Professor and Principal of Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore. He is Member of Board of Studies and Member of
Academic Council at the university. He has academic teaching experience of over 18 years and has guided 39 Post-graduate students of Physiotherapy. He has
served as Invited Speaker at conferences, workshops and symposiums in educational institutions in several universities and organizations, and has presented more
than 30 papers in reputed conferences in India and abroad. His research interests include adult neuro-rehabilitation, geriatrics and ergonomics.
Sanjay Eapen Samuel, J Nov Physiother 2016, 6:5 (Suppl)