The effect of mini Trampoline-theraband and balance board-theraband training on fear of falling and walking speed in elderly men
Poster Presentation
Paper ID : 1393-SSRC
Authors
1دانشجو
2استاد، دانشکده علوم پزشکی دانشگاه گیلان
Abstract
Introduction: social transformations in the world have led to a demographic shift towards aging population. During this period, we are faced with gradual, progressive, and self-evident changes in the most physiological systems and functions of the body. One of the most common problems among the elderly is fear of falling and decreased walking speed. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of mini trampoline-theraband and balance board-theraband training on fear of falling and walking speed in elderly men.
Methods: This study was a semi-experimental and applied research with a pre-test and post-test design. Thirty-six elderly men (age 67.03±0.828, height 1.62±0.013, weight 62.68±1.94, BMI 23.53±0.69) were selected from elderly centers in the city of Rasht in the year 2023 through convenience and purposive sampling. They were randomly assigned to three groups (mini trampoline-theraband n=12, balance board-theraband n=12, and control n=12). The trainings were performed for eight weeks and three sessions per week. Fear of falling was measured using the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) questionnaire, and walking speed was measured by the time taken to cover an eight-meter walking distance at maximum speed before and after the exercise period. Data analysis was performed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and effect size with the Cohen's d test through SPSS software version 26 at a significance level of p<0.05.
Result: The results indicated a significant difference among the three groups in the variables of fear of falling and walking speed. Both experimental groups showed a significant effect on reducing fear of falling (p=0.001) and improving walking speed (p=0.001) compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Eight weeks of mini trampoline-theraband and balance board-theraband training can reduce the fear of falling and increase walking speed in elderly men. In the comparison between the two training programs, mini trampoline-theraband training had a relatively greater effect on walking speed, while balance board-theraband training had a greater effect on reducing the fear of falling. It is recommended that trainers and therapists use mini trampoline-theraband and balance board-theraband training programs for the rehabilitation of the elderly to improve fear of falling and walking speed components.
Methods: This study was a semi-experimental and applied research with a pre-test and post-test design. Thirty-six elderly men (age 67.03±0.828, height 1.62±0.013, weight 62.68±1.94, BMI 23.53±0.69) were selected from elderly centers in the city of Rasht in the year 2023 through convenience and purposive sampling. They were randomly assigned to three groups (mini trampoline-theraband n=12, balance board-theraband n=12, and control n=12). The trainings were performed for eight weeks and three sessions per week. Fear of falling was measured using the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) questionnaire, and walking speed was measured by the time taken to cover an eight-meter walking distance at maximum speed before and after the exercise period. Data analysis was performed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and effect size with the Cohen's d test through SPSS software version 26 at a significance level of p<0.05.
Result: The results indicated a significant difference among the three groups in the variables of fear of falling and walking speed. Both experimental groups showed a significant effect on reducing fear of falling (p=0.001) and improving walking speed (p=0.001) compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Eight weeks of mini trampoline-theraband and balance board-theraband training can reduce the fear of falling and increase walking speed in elderly men. In the comparison between the two training programs, mini trampoline-theraband training had a relatively greater effect on walking speed, while balance board-theraband training had a greater effect on reducing the fear of falling. It is recommended that trainers and therapists use mini trampoline-theraband and balance board-theraband training programs for the rehabilitation of the elderly to improve fear of falling and walking speed components.
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