EFFECTIVENESS OF 4-WEEKS EXERCISE PROGRAM USING ELASTIC TUBING AS PERTURBATION FORCE ON BALANCE IN ELDERLY SUBJECTS
Journal: International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research (IJPR) (Vol.01, No. 3)Publication Date: 2013-08-11
Authors : R.S.Divya Mallikarjunaiah.H.S Maheshwari.P;
Page : 88-92
Keywords : ELASTIC TUBING; BALANCE; PERTURBATION; ELDERLY SUBJECTS;
Abstract
Background: Ageing commonly disrupts the balance control and compensatory postural responses that con- tribute to maintaining balance and preventing falls during perturbation of posture due to the weakne ss of ankle Dorsiflexors and plantar flexor. This can lead to increase of falling in older adults over the age of 65. Materials and Methods: Study Design: Pre ? Post-test Experimental Design, 40 elderly subjects both male and female in the age group of 60-70 years were randomised in to two groups : Subjects in Experimental ( n=20) were treated with 4-week exercise programme using elastic tubing with conventional Physiotherapy and Control(n=20) were treated with conventional Physiotherapy for 4 weeks. The duration of treatment w as 4 weeks in both groups. Outcome measures included were Berg Balance Scale and Manual Muscle Testing. Results: In Experimental group Berg Balance score was found to be significant (EXP- 45.00±2.4 P0.108, Right ankle PF- 3.45±0.51, P > 0.059, Lt DF-3.45±0.51, P > 0.3.17, Left ankle PF 3.40±0.50, P >0.157). In control group post intervention Berg Balance and Manual Muscle Testing score was not found to be significant. Conclusion: The 4-week exer- cise programme using elastic tubing is effective on balance in elderly subjects.
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