护养中心老年人防跌倒保健操训练的效果

目的探讨防跌倒保健操对增强老年人身体柔韧性和平衡能力的作用。方法以重庆市某老年护养中心自理区招募的100名志愿老年人作为研究对象,随机分为干预组和对照组各50名。干预组进行为期1年的防跌倒保健操训练,对照组自愿参加护养中心组织的活动。结果干预组46名、对照组48名完成全程研究。两组功能伸展测试、坐位体前屈测试及平衡功能测试各项指标存在显著的组间效应;跌倒发生率干预组显著低于对照组(均P0.05)。结论应用防跌倒保健操长期训练,能提高老年人下肢肌力、身体的平衡功能和柔韧性,从而预防跌倒的发生。

Application of a fall prevention exercise program to older adults living in an elder care center

Objective To investigate the effects of a fall prevention exercise program on balance and body flexibility of older adults.Methods A total of 100 older adults living in an elder care center were recruited and evenly randomized into a control group,who voluntarily took part in activities organized by the staff,and an intervention group,who were involved into a fall prevention exercise program for one year.Results After 12 months,the intervention yielded significant group effect between the 2 groups regarding functional reach test,forward bend test,and standing balance test;the intervention group had lower fall rate than the control group (P＜0.05 for all).Conclusion Fall prevention exercise program could enhance muscle strength of lower limbs,improve body balance and flexibility of older adults,thus prevent falls in them.