Author:
Putter-Katz Hanna,Horev Niza,Yaakobi Erez,Been Ella
Abstract
AbstractAlthough the association between balance and hearing thresholds at different frequencies in the right/left ear is crucial, it has received scant empirical attention. Balance is widely ignored when evaluating hearing in adults. This study examined the relative contribution of left versus right ear hearing at different frequencies to balance, and the mediating role of suprathreshold speech perception on age-balance associations. Pure tone hearing thresholds (500–4000 Hz), suprathreshold speech perception, balance, and risk of falling were evaluated in 295 adults. The results indicate that the right ear contributes more to balance than the left ear. This might imply dominance of the left hemisphere in processing hearing cues for balance. Frequencies within the speech range (500/1000/2000 Hz) were correlated with balance and mediated the interaction between age and balance. These results should be considered when tailoring hearing and balance rehabilitation programs.
Funder
This work was supported by the Research Authority of Ono Academic College.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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