RESULTS: Significant main effects were identified in the medial reach (p-valueĬONCLUSION: Several differences were observed between the three UQYBT variations. This was followed by post-hoc analysis alpha level was set to 0.05. Repeated measured ANOVAs were used to compare reach score between the UQYBT variations in the older population. Composite scores were calculated by averaging the reach scores of the three directions. Relative reach scores were calculated using the right arm length as reference. Highest score for each reach from the different UQYBT variations and supporting hand were saved to further analysis. In each variation, participants completed three reaches in the medial, inferolateral, and superolateral directions for the right and left hands.
Participants completed the three UQYBT variations in a randomized order Standard push-up position (SUQYBT), Modified push-up position (MUQYBT), and Wall push-up position (WUQYBT). Each participant completed a five-minute warm-up on an arm ergometer followed by an arm length measurement. METHODS: Eight individuals (2 males and 6 females) participated in this study (56.8☓.9 years, 166.0☑0.0 cm, 69.6☑3.5 kg). PURPOSE: To examine the functionality of the UQYBT and two variations on the older population, 50 years old and older. There are no studies investigating the functionality of the UQYBT in older adults. Shoulder injuries are typical among older adults, often decreasing the quality of life.
The Upper Quarter Y-Balance Test (UQYBT) is often used to measure shoulder mobility and stability and screen for upper extremities musculoskeletal disorders in the physically active and athletic population.
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