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| Can the control of bodily orientation be significantly improved in a group of older adults with a history of falls? | | Author(s) | Debra J Rose, Sean Clark |
| Journal title | Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, vol 48, no 3, March 2000 |
| Pages | pp 275-282 |
| Keywords | Falls ; Mobility ; Physical capacity ; Exercise ; Rehabilitation ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Several research investigations have been conducted to determine whether age-associated deterioration in balance abilities can be reversed, or at least slowed. In this study, 45 older people (aged 72-85; 28 women and 13 men) with a history of falls were assigned to a control (n=21) or intervention group (n=24). Impairments in multiple dimensions of balance were measured before and after an 8-week balance intervention using the 100% Limits of Stability Test (LOS) and Sensory Organisation Test (SOT). More functional limitations in balance and/or mobility were measured using two clinical tests, Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go test (TUG). Repeated measures of multivariate analysis and follow-up indicated significant improvements in the dynamic balance and sensory integration capabilities only in the intervention group. Significant improvements were also observed in the two clinical measures of balance and mobility evaluated before and after the intervention for the intervention group only. While the short-term benefits seem to be confirmed, the long-term benefits of this type of balance training also need to be determined. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-000824201 A |
| Classmark | OLF: C4: BI: CEA: LM: 7T |
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