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| Variables | Study | Reference |
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| Balance
tests Functional balance Performance time (s) Performance time (s) + errors Errors (number) |
1-5 1-5 1-5 |
Punakallio et al., 1997a |
| Dynamic
stability Performance time (s) Distance traveled by COP (mm) |
3, 5 3, 5 |
Metitur, 2001 |
| Postural
balance Normal standing (EO, EC) 40 s Mediolateral velocity (mm·s-1) Anteroposterior velocity (mm·s-1) Velocity moment (mm2·s-1) Tandem standing (EO) 20 s Mediolateral velocity (mm·s-1) Anteroposterior velocity (mm·s-1) Velocity moment (mm2·s-1) Normal standing (EO, EC) 30 s Mean sway velocity (mm·s-1) Mean sway amplitude (mm) |
1 (EO), 2 1 (EO), 2 1 (EO), 2, 3 1 1 1 4 4 |
Era et al., 1996; Metitur, 2001 Era et al., 1996; Metitur, 2001 Starck et al., 1993; Takala et al., 1997 |
| Perceived balance (1-5) |
4
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Lusa-Moser et al., (unpublished data), Punakallio et al., 1997a |
| Risk of slipping and falling |
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| Sliding
distance of the foot (cm) Work ability Work ability index (7-49) Perceived physical work ability(1-5) Work experience (years) |
3
4 4 1-5 |
Grönqvist, 1995 Tuomi et al., 1991, 1998Tuomi et al., 1991, 1998 |
| Physical
activity Frequency (not at all-³3 times/week) |
1-5
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Aromaa et al., 1989 |
| Muscular capacities |
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| Sit and reach (cm) |
3
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Pollock and Willmore, 1990 |
| Squatting (repetitions/60s) |
1,
3
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Lusa, 1994 |
| Squatting (repetitions/30s) |
1
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Aura, 1994 |
| Sit-up (repetitions/60s) |
3
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Lusa, 1994 |
| Trunk extension strength (N) |
3
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Viitasalo et al., 1977 |
| Knee extension strength (N) |
3
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Viitasalo et al., 1985 |
| Aerobic capacity |
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| VO2max (ml·min-1·kg-1 , l·min-1) |
2
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| Anthropometrics |
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| Body
height (cm) Body weight (kg) Body mass index (kg·m-2) |
1-5
1-5 1-5 |
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| Abbreviations: EO = eyes open, EC = eyes closed, VO2max = maximal oxygen consumption. |