Open AccessDoes a Recumbent Lateral Stability Trainer Improve Balance Scores Among Older Adults Within 4 Weeks?
Author(s) -
Andrew Shim,
Samantha Prichard,
David H. Newman,
Carly Lara,
Mike Waller,
Maureen Hoppe
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the permanente journal/permanente journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.445
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1552-5775
pISSN - 1552-5767
DOI - 10.7812/tpp/20.100
Subject(s) - medicine , posturography , balance (ability) , trainer , analysis of variance , eyes open , physical therapy , univariate analysis , physical medicine and rehabilitation , multivariate analysis , computer science , programming language
Past literature has shown that balance and strength are important in preventing falls, but few studies have focused on developing strength and power in a lateral plane. The purpose of this study was to determine if a lateral pedal recumbent training device can improve balance scores among older adults in 4 weeks.