International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
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10.22376/ijpbs.2019.10.1.p1-12
Volume 8 Issue 1
2017 (January - March)
To analyze the impact of normal sway training using lord's sway meter on fear of fall, balance confidence and mobility compared to static exercises among elderly adults
Aging not only causes changes in musculoskeletal system and nervous system but also increases Postural Sway, Fear of Falling, reduces Balance Confidence their by leading to reduced Mobility, balance and total functional decline. Limits of stability is an integral part of balance. In older adults, performance of daily activities requires moving and controlling the center of gravity within stability limits. The aim of the study was to analyze whether normal sway training using Lord's Sway meter has impact on reducing Fear of Fall, improving Balance Confidence and Mobility compared to Static exercises among elderly adults. 52 elderly adults above 60 years who were able to complete 30 seconds Sit to Stand were included in the study. Initially Fear of Falling, Balance Confidence, and Mobility were measured using Tinetti's Fall Efficacy Scale, Activity Specific Balance Confidence Scale and Timed Up and Go Test. The subjects were randomly allocated to either of group. Group 1 was given sway training using Lord's Sway meter. For group 2 static training was given. After 21 days of training Fear of Falling, Balance Confidence and Mobility for both groups was reassessed. Within the group analysis was done using paired sample t-test and between the group analyses was done using independent sample t-test. Significant difference were found in both groups following training but sway training improved more compared to static exercise group. Sway Training using Lord's Sway meter had a greater impact on reducing Fear of Fall, improving Balance Confidence and Mobility among elderly adults.
KIRUTHIKA SAND C M RADHIKA
Lord's Sway Meter, Postural sway, Fear of Fall, Balance Confidence, Mobility.
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