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KMID : 0357220090210010027
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2009 Volume.21 No. 1 p.27 ~ p.34
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Effects of 8 Weeks of Exercise station training on balance ability for the elderly women
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Han Sang-Wan
Lee Byoung-Hun
Lee Han-Ju
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of 8weeks of exercise station training with elastic band and swissball on body compositions and balance ability for elderly women.
Methods: This study was designed as a experimental pre-post exercise station training evaluation. The experimental group performed exercises with band and ball for 8 weeks. The effects of the program were assessed using instruments measuring the body compositions and balance ability before and after participating in the training program.
Results: There were no significant differences in body compositions and index of falling down risk, however, there were significant differences with balance index, functional reach test and one leg stand test.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that exercise station training with elastic band and swissball can serve as an effective means of improving balance ability in elderly women.
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KEYWORD
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Balance, Exercise station, Falling down risk, Functional reach test, One leg stand test
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