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KMID : 1206220080150040001
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
2008 Volume.15 No. 4 p.1 ~ p.9
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The Effects of Falls Prevention Exercise on Functional Fitness in Elderly
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Park Sung-Kyu
Kim Ji-Sung
Shin Hyung-Soo
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Complex exercise, Falls prevention, Functional fitness assessment, Senior exercise
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