The effect of linear and non-linear training on the time to stabilization of the elderly
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Paper ID : 1844-SSRC
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Abstract
Background: One of the challenges of old age is the fear of falling. Considering that most of the time falls happen when going down the stairs, therefore it is necessary to check this situation realistically. Therefore, in this study, the researcher is trying to determine the amount of dynamic balance in real terms by using a task of going down from the platform (stairs) on the forceplate form and using the time to stabilization, in order to generalize the results to the world. It is real and especially fruitful for the elderly to go down the stairs.
Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to compare the effect of linear and non-linear training on the time to stabilization of the elderly.
Methodology: In this semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design, among elderly women aged 60 to 80 in Isfahan city, 42 elderly women were selected according to the entry and exit criteria, and were divided into three groups of linear, non-linear and control groups. In the pre-test phase, the participants attempted to descend from the 20 cm platform on the forceplate form in 3 attempts. In the intervention phase (exercise), which was conducted for six weeks and 3 sessions each week and each session was 30 minutes long, the linear and non-linear training groups did the respective exercises. It should be noted that during this period, the control group carried out their usual and daily activities. The post-test phase was performed exactly after the last training session. The data were analyzed by covariance analysis.
Results: The results of the current study emphasize the greater effect size of non-linear training compared to linear training on the time to stabilization (time to anterior-posterior stabilization, time to lateral stabilization and time to total stabilization) of elderly women (p<0.05)
Conclusion: According to the results, it can be said that when non-linear training is paid attention to geriatric specialists and they are encouraged to manipulate environmental constraints, the time to stabilization of the elderly will be improved.
Purpose: The purpose of the current study was to compare the effect of linear and non-linear training on the time to stabilization of the elderly.
Methodology: In this semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design, among elderly women aged 60 to 80 in Isfahan city, 42 elderly women were selected according to the entry and exit criteria, and were divided into three groups of linear, non-linear and control groups. In the pre-test phase, the participants attempted to descend from the 20 cm platform on the forceplate form in 3 attempts. In the intervention phase (exercise), which was conducted for six weeks and 3 sessions each week and each session was 30 minutes long, the linear and non-linear training groups did the respective exercises. It should be noted that during this period, the control group carried out their usual and daily activities. The post-test phase was performed exactly after the last training session. The data were analyzed by covariance analysis.
Results: The results of the current study emphasize the greater effect size of non-linear training compared to linear training on the time to stabilization (time to anterior-posterior stabilization, time to lateral stabilization and time to total stabilization) of elderly women (p<0.05)
Conclusion: According to the results, it can be said that when non-linear training is paid attention to geriatric specialists and they are encouraged to manipulate environmental constraints, the time to stabilization of the elderly will be improved.
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