The effects of complex exercise on walking ability during direction change
and falls efficacy in the elderly |
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Authors: | Hyun Seung Song Jin Young Kim |
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Institution: | 1) Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Daejeon University, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Occupational Therapy, Howon University, Republic of Korea |
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Abstract: | Purpose] This study was to assessed the efficacy of a complex exercise program for the
elderly, with respect to the effects on walking ability during direction change and on
falls efficacy. Subjects] In total, 40 subjects were selected for this study and assigned
randomly to either a complex exercise (n = 20) or a general exercise (n = 20) group.
Methods] The complex exercise consisted of resistance and aerobic exercises. The exercise
program was conducted three times a week for eight weeks. We assessed outcome measures of
the four square step test, the figure-of-8 walk test, and the falls efficacy scale.
Results] After the intervention, the four step square test, figure-of-8 walk test, and
falls efficacy scale values increased significantly in both the complex exercise program
and general exercise groups. The complex exercise group showed a more significant
improvement than the general exercise group in the figure-of-8 walk test step and falls
efficacy scale scores. Conclusion] Complex exercise improved walking ability during
direction change and falls efficacy in elderly individuals.Key words: Complex exercise, Falls efficacy, Gait |
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