Open AccessEffectiveness of Progressive Resistance Strength Training Versus Traditional Balance Exercise in Improving Balance Among the Elderly - A Randomised Controlled Trial
Author(s) -
Abraham M. Joshua,
Vivian D’Souza,
Bhaskaran Unnikrishnan,
Prasanna Mithra,
Asha Kamath,
Vishak Acharya,
Anand Venugopal
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/8217.4119
Subject(s) - balance (ability) , medicine , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , resistance training , dynamic balance , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical strength , muscle strength , surgery , physics , quantum mechanics
Falls are important health issues among the elderly people. Most falls in elderly result from abnormal balance control mechanisms. Balance and muscle force generation are directly related, and are associated with age related muscular changes. Studies addressing fall prevention have focused on various group and individualised strength training. However, evidence on strengthening of key muscles necessary for maintaining balance and postural control is lacking.