Comparison of the effectiveness of balance training using a reaching task between a sitting position and a standing position in the elderly
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- Kim Seong-Gil
- Department of Physical Therapy, Uiduk University, Republic of Korea
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- Goo Miran
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University: 15 Jillyang, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongbuk 712-714, Republic of Korea
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- Park Jin-Hyun
- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University: 15 Jillyang, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongbuk 712-714, Republic of Korea
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Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of balance training using a reaching task between a sitting position and a standing position in the elderly. [Subjects and Methods] The study included 30 elderly women from D city. The subjects were divided into the following two groups, according to the training position: the sitting group (n = 15) and standing group (n = 15). Both groups performed training for 20 min, thrice a week for 8 weeks. The short form of the berg balance scale (SFBBS), timed 10-m walk test (10MWT), timed up & go test (TUG), and falls efficacy scale (FES) were used before and after training. [Results] SFBBS, 10MWT, and TUG values were significantly different between before and after training in both groups. However, FES values were significantly different in only the standing group. [Conclusion] Balance training in a standing position is helpful for improving activities that mainly use the lower extremities, such as gait, and training in a sitting position is somewhat helpful for improving balance ability. In addition, balance training in both positions can help overcome the fear of falling.
Journal
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- Journal of Physical Therapy Science
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Journal of Physical Therapy Science 27 (7), 2337-2339, 2015
The Society of Physical Therapy Science
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Details 詳細情報について
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- CRID
- 1390282679308691584
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- NII Article ID
- 130005089006
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- ISSN
- 21875626
- 09155287
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- Text Lang
- en
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- Data Source
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- JaLC
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- Disallowed