Effect of different types of exercise on postural balance in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial

Highlights • No difference was found in favor of one exercise modality. • All exercise modalities promoted positive effects on postural balance. • Volume of training from 2× week by 60 min efficient for balance. • 12 weeks of exercise period program are sufficient to produce significant improvements...

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Published in:Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 2014-11, Vol.59 (3), p.506-514
Main Authors: de Oliveira, Marcio R, da Silva, Rubens A, Dascal, Juliana B, Teixeira, Denilson C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls - prevention & control
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Aging - physiology
Exercise
Exercise - physiology
Exercise Therapy - methods
Female
Humans
Internal Medicine
Middle Aged
Muscle Strength
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Physical Endurance - physiology
Postural balance
Postural Balance - physiology
Rehabilitation
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Highlights • No difference was found in favor of one exercise modality. • All exercise modalities promoted positive effects on postural balance. • Volume of training from 2× week by 60 min efficient for balance. • 12 weeks of exercise period program are sufficient to produce significant improvements in the postural control in elderly.
ISSN:0167-4943
1872-6976
DOI:10.1016/j.archger.2014.08.009