Effects of Customized Balance Exercises on Older Women Whose Balance Ability Has Deteriorated With Age

Falls represent a major public health problem for older adults, and loss of balance (LOS) abilities is one of the primary causes of falls. Previous studies have shown that balance training is effective in improving physical function and decreasing risk of falls. However, little attention has been gi...

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Published in:Journal of women & aging 2015-07, Vol.27 (3), p.237-250
Main Authors: Narita, Makoto, Islam, Mohammod M., Rogers, Michael E., Koizumi, Daisuke, Takeshima, Nobuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidental Falls - prevention & control
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - physiology
balance exercise
balance performance test
Effects
Exercise
Exercise Therapy - methods
Female
Humans
Independent Living
Japan
limits of stability
Motor ability
older adults
Older people
Postural Balance
Sensation Disorders - physiopathology
Sensation Disorders - therapy
Treatment Outcome
Women
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Summary:Falls represent a major public health problem for older adults, and loss of balance (LOS) abilities is one of the primary causes of falls. Previous studies have shown that balance training is effective in improving physical function and decreasing risk of falls. However, little attention has been given specifically to balance training in older adults with very poor balance. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a 12-week customized balance exercise program on LOS for community-dwelling older women with poor balance ability. Twenty-four older women with poor balance (composite maximum excursion [MXEcomp] score of less than 70% based on Limits of Stability) were divided into an exercise group and control group. After 12 weeks of balance exercises, mean MXEcomp improved (p 
ISSN:0895-2841
1540-7322
DOI:10.1080/08952841.2014.933633