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The effects of rhythmic sensorimotor training in unstable surface on balance ability of elderly women

  • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
  • 2014, 9(2), pp.181-191
  • Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy

Lee, Han Ki 1 이준철 2 송근호 3

1마산대학교
2창원삼일정풍병원
3의창노인종합복지관

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ABSTRACT

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of sensorimotor training in unstable surface on balance ability of elderly women. Method : Total of 40 subject were recruited from two separated institution for elderly women in Changwon and conveniently allocated into experimental and control groups. Twenty women were included into experimental group and another twenty women were into control group. Experimental group performed sensorimotor training in unstable surface and control group were only activities of daily living during eight weeks. To assess static balance ability used One leg stance test(OLST) and to assess dynamic balance ability used timed up and go test(TUGT) and Functional reach test(FRT).Results : Control group did not show any difference in balance ability. However static balance ability in experimental group improved on hard or soft surface only eye open condition. Also dynamic balance ability in experimental group improved TUGT or FRT. Conclusion : Sensorimotor training in unstable surface improved balance ability of elderly women.

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