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KMID : 0357220120240030223
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2012 Volume.24 No. 3 p.223 ~ p.228
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Balance Exercise Program Using Training Mats Improves the Postural Balance of Elderly Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Lee Kyoung-Jin
Kim Soon-Hyun
Song Chang-Ho
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of balance training using a training mat on the postural balance of the elderly individuals.
Methods: Thirty-five participants were selected from a falling prevention class and were randomly allocated to two groups; 17 in an exercise group (EG, 72.7±5.1 years) and 18 in the control group (74.9±4.0 years). The EG underwent balance training using training mats for 60 minutes a day, 2 days a week, for 4 weeks. Postural balance parameter (timed up and go test, functional reach test, and one leg standing) were measured pre- and post- training.
Results: The EG showed significant improvements in all variables that were analyzed.
Conclusion: This study confirmed that balance training using a training mat effectively improves the postural balance in elderly people at risk for falling.
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KEYWORD
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Postural balance, Aged, Falling, Exercise,
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