2017 Volume 7 Issue 2 Pages 69-72
[Objective] To clarify the relationships among the toe grasp power, Berg Balance Scale score, and functional reach test result. [Methods] The following items were measured in 13 (4 males and 9 females) elderly community residents: the toe grasp power,Berg Balance Scale score, functional reach test result, height, and weight. [Results] On simple correlation analysis, the toe grasp power was significantly correlated with the functional reach test result, but it did not show such a correlation with the Berg Balance Scale score. [Conclusion] The results suggest that the toe grasp power prevents sway in the anteroposterior direction. However, its relationship with Berg Balance Scale scores for balance evaluation remained unclear.
