The Effect of Mini Trampoline-Theraband and Balance Board-Theraband Training on Balance and Functional Strength in Elderly Men
Poster Presentation
Paper ID : 1391-SSRC
Authors
1دانشجو
2استاد، دانشکده علوم پزشکی دانشگاه گیلان
Abstract
Abstract
The elderly phase is a natural stage in the course of human life, during which individuals commonly face challenges such as muscular weakness and balance disorders. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of minitrampoline- theraband training and balance board- theraband training on the balance and functional strength of elderly men.
Methods
The study was a semi-experimental and applied research with a pre-test and post-test design. Thirty-six elderly men (mean age 67.03±0.828, height 1.62±0.013, weight 62.68±1.94, BMI 23.53±0.69) were purposefully selected from elderly centers in the city of Rasht and randomly assigned to three groups (minitrampoline- theraband band group n=12, balance board- theraband band group n=12, and control group n=12). The training protocol was implemented for eight weeks with three sessions per week. Before and after the training period, balance and functional strength variables were measured using the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FBA) Scale and the 30-Second Chair Stand Test, respectively. Data analysis was performed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Cohen's d for effect size, and SPSS software version 26 at a significance level of p≤0.05.
Result
The results of the study indicated a significant difference among the three groups in balance and functional strength variables. Both experimental groups showed a significant improvement in balance (p=0.001) and functional strength (p=0.001) compared to the control group.
Discussion
Based on these findings, the eight-week minitrampoline- theraband band training and balance board- theraband training led to an improvement in balance and functional strength in elderly men. In comparing the two exercise programs, minitrampoline- theraband band training had a relatively greater impact on these components. Therefore, based on the results of this study, it is recommended for trainers and therapists to use the mini-trampoline- theraband and balance board-theraband training programs for the rehabilitation of the elderly to enhance their balance and functional strength.
The elderly phase is a natural stage in the course of human life, during which individuals commonly face challenges such as muscular weakness and balance disorders. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of minitrampoline- theraband training and balance board- theraband training on the balance and functional strength of elderly men.
Methods
The study was a semi-experimental and applied research with a pre-test and post-test design. Thirty-six elderly men (mean age 67.03±0.828, height 1.62±0.013, weight 62.68±1.94, BMI 23.53±0.69) were purposefully selected from elderly centers in the city of Rasht and randomly assigned to three groups (minitrampoline- theraband band group n=12, balance board- theraband band group n=12, and control group n=12). The training protocol was implemented for eight weeks with three sessions per week. Before and after the training period, balance and functional strength variables were measured using the Fullerton Advanced Balance (FBA) Scale and the 30-Second Chair Stand Test, respectively. Data analysis was performed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Cohen's d for effect size, and SPSS software version 26 at a significance level of p≤0.05.
Result
The results of the study indicated a significant difference among the three groups in balance and functional strength variables. Both experimental groups showed a significant improvement in balance (p=0.001) and functional strength (p=0.001) compared to the control group.
Discussion
Based on these findings, the eight-week minitrampoline- theraband band training and balance board- theraband training led to an improvement in balance and functional strength in elderly men. In comparing the two exercise programs, minitrampoline- theraband band training had a relatively greater impact on these components. Therefore, based on the results of this study, it is recommended for trainers and therapists to use the mini-trampoline- theraband and balance board-theraband training programs for the rehabilitation of the elderly to enhance their balance and functional strength.
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