Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)
- Volume 15 Issue 4
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- Pages.1-9
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- 2008
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- 2733-6441(pISSN)
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- 2733-645X(eISSN)
The Effects of Falls Prevention Exercise on Functional Fitness in Elderly
낙상예방체조가 노인의 체력 변화에 미치는 영향
- Park, Sung-Kyu (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Wondang Yonsei Hospital) ;
- Kim, Ji-Sung (Dept. of Silver Care, Yongin Songdam College) ;
- Sin, Hyung-Su (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Kyungwoon University)
- Published : 2008.12.31
Abstract
Background: This study was to investigate effects of falls prevention exercise on functional fitness in elderly. Methods: A total of 45 healthy over 65years old adults (men=15, women=30) who were participated in this study. Exercise were involved in the period of 12 week complex physical training for around 50 minutes a day, three times per week. We measured subjects' physical activity levels by short physical performance battery(SPPB) test, timed up & go(TUG) test, one leg standing test(OLST) with closed eyes and maximal step length (MSL) test. Results: After falls prevention exercise, there were statically significant differences in SPPB, TUG, OLST and MSL test (P<.01) between pre and post test. There were statically significant differences in SPPB, TUG, OLST, MSL between pre and post test in men and women. There were statically significant differences between men and women in SPPB, TUG, OLST and MSL test. Conclusion: Falls prevention exercise had significant effects on physical fitness level in elderly, with a result increase muscle strength, balance ability and it might prevent falls.