Effects of a Community-based Fall Prevention Exercise Program on Activity
Participation |
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| Authors: | Won-Jin Kim Moonyoung Chang Duk-Hyun An |
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| Institution: | 1) Department of Rehabilitation, College of Humanities and Social Science, Kosin University, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inje University, Republic of Korea;3) Department of Physical Therapy, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inje University, Republic of Korea |
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| Abstract: | This study was conducted to identify the effects of a fall-prevention exercise program on
the participation and static balance of elderly persons in daily life roles. Subjects]
Ten participants over 65 years of age (75.29±2.93) who were healthy community-dwellers
(two men and eight women) were recruited. Methods] The participants exercised three times
a week for eight weeks. The exercise program was based on the fitness and mobility
exercise (FAME) protocol. The outcome measures were changes in activity participation
level and the fall index. Results] After the exercise, the activity participation level
significantly increased, and the fall index significantly decreased. Conclusion] A fall
prevention exercise program can have a positive effect on participation and static balance
in older adults.Key words: Exercise, Fall, Participation |
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