Open AccessTHE SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM OUTCOMES OF MOTIVATING FACTORS FOR EXERCISE IN GERIATRIC PEOPLE - A CASE STUDY
Author(s) -
Jigna Panchmatia,
Zoeb Rangwalla
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
paripex indian journal of research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/paripex/5001976
Subject(s) - balance (ability) , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical therapy , rehabilitation , task (project management) , medicine , term (time) , population , psychology , recreation , geriatrics , activities of daily living , fear of falling , gerontology , injury prevention , poison control , medical emergency , psychiatry , physics , management , environmental health , quantum mechanics , political science , law , economics
The purpose of this study is to discuss various treatment strategies used in a patient belonging to the geriatricpopulation, to keep them motivated and engaged in exercises, thereby helping them to improve their performance inactivities of daily living and their social participation. This is a case report of 85year old female with several medicalproblems. Apart from using traditional methods commonly used in the geriatric population, motivating treatmentstrategies like Task oriented Activities,treadmill training, recreational activities, reformer pilates training and effectivecommunication skills were used.These factors have shown superior results as compared to traditional exercises in longterm rehabilitation.After 6 weeks of therapy,there was improvement in One Leg Stance Time, Modified Clinical Test ofSensory Interaction in Balance (CTSIB) and walking speed.Her balance improved and her fear of falling decreased.Thuswe conclude that if we use effective treatment strategies targeting the functional activities, which keeps the patientengaged and motivated,then a long term effective exercise program can be designed for an elderly patient.