KMID : 1139220210170040247
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Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation 2021 Volume.17 No. 4 p.247 ~ p.255
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Effectiveness of a 3-month antifalling program in the mobility, balance confidence, and muscle performance of older adults
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Nor Rahim
Justine Maria Joanny Angelbeth Zolkafli Azrul Anuar
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Abstract
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This study determined the effectiveness of a 3-month group-based multicomponent exercise program in the mobility, balance confidence, and muscle performance of older adults. A total of 40 participants (mean age=70.60¡¾6.25 years completed pre- and posttest clinical intervention measures of mobility using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, balance confidence using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale, upper limb strength (handgrip dynamometer), and lower limb function (30-sec chair rise test). Data were analyzed using paired t-test and based on TUG criteria for risk of fall (low- and high-risk groups). Significant improvements were found in all measures (All P<0.05) following the 3-month program. Measures according to the risk of fall categories were also significantly improved (P<0.01), except the left handgrip strength (P>0.05). The low-risk group showed a higher improvement in mobility (14.87% vs. 11.74%), balance confidence (34.21% vs. 26.08%), and lower limb function (96.87% vs. 21.20%) but was not significantly different from the high-risk group (P>0.05). A group-based multicomponent exercise program benefited the physical functions of older adults at low- or high risk of falls.
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KEYWORD
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Balance function, Older adults, Falls, Multicomponent exercise, Physical performance
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