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KMID : 0123520090160020165
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Journal of muscle and joint health
2009 Volume.16 No. 2 p.165 ~ p.173
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The Effects of Sling Exercise on Fall Risk Score, Ankle Dorsiflexion and Balance in Community-Dwelling Elderly Women
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Hahm Kyoung-Lim
Lee Wan-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of sling exercise on fall risk score, ankle dorsiflexion and balance in communitydwelling elderly women.
Method: A 6-week prospective study was conducted to examine the effects of sling exercise. Participants were required to attend their assigned exercise classes three times a week for 6 weeks.
Result: After the 6 week study period, PPA fall-risk scores were reduced by 0.90 for the exercise group, which was a significant change (p＜.001). Dorsiflexion strength increased significantly (p＜.01) by 1.56 ㎏ after the sling exercise. There was a 2.0 cmincrease (p＜.05) in FRT and 0.38 secondimprovement (p＜.01) in TUGT. A 7.88 secondincrease in One-leg standing with Eyes Open and a 3.12 second-increase in One-leg standing with Eyes Closed were reported during the 6-week intervention period.
Conclusion: The 6-week sling exercise reduced falls risk score significantly (p＜=.001) in community-dwelling elderly women by improving fall risk related factors such as reaction time, balance and strength.
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KEYWORD
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Sling exercise, Fall risk score Balance
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