Compare the Effectiveness of Pilates and Conventional Balance Training in Young Old Geriatric Population

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Anil R. Muragod ◽  
◽  
Salma Mahrukh ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Balance Training ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Young Old

scholarly journals EFFICACY OF OTAGO EXERCISE VERSUS BOSU BALL EXERCISE IN BALANCE-IMPAIRED ELDERLY PEOPLE

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
PAVITHRALOCHANI V ◽  
REBECCA SANDHIYA D ◽  
VIJAY P ◽  
MAJITHA PARVEEN M
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Rest Period ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the effect of OTAGO exercise and BOSU ball exercise on balance training among geriatric population. Geriatric indicates the elderly people with age group more than 60. Balance is the state of equilibrium; three sensors drive a sense of balance (vision, proprioception, and vestibular). As the age increases, there will be some degenerative changes, the loss of any one of these systems affects balance which may result in falls and increased morbidity. The study focuses on the effectiveness of OTAGO exercise and BOSU ball exercise in elderly people. Methodology: Thirty subjects were selected and divided into two groups based on selection criteria with age group between 60-70, both male and female, people who scored 35–45 in Berg balance scale (BBS) grading test and four in fall risk assessment questionnaire was included and people with recent fracture and surgery, stroke, parkinson’s disease, psychiatric illness, severe pain, and muscle weakness were excluded from the study. Pre-test was done using BBS as an outcome measure, proceeding with treatment protocol; Group A: received BOSU ball exercise (unilateral heel raise, one leg stand, knee bend, split stance with torso rotation, and marching) for 30 min – each set of exercise was given for 5–8 repetition with rest period of 2 min. Group B received OTAGO exercise (Backward walking, sideways walking, toe walking, sit to stand, and one leg stand) for 30 min – each set of exercise was given for 5–8 repetition with rest period of 2 min. After the cessation of the treatment protocol, post-test was done using the same outcome measure. Results: Result of the study proves that each group shows p value (p≤0.001); however, Group A (BOSU ball exercise) shows more significant improvement than Group B (OTAGO exercise). Conclusion: Conclusion of the study shows that both BOSU ball exercise and OTAGO exercise were effective in improving balance among elderly people. However, BOSU ball exercise was better than OTAGO exercise in improving balance among elderly people.

scholarly journals Effect of Tai Chi and Stepping Exercise for Balance Training in Geriatrics: Randomized Control Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Gaurav C. Mhaske ◽  
Darshana Fursule ◽  
Anagha Khairnar
Keyword(s):  
Tai Chi ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Group A ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Tai Chi Exercise ◽  
Group B ◽  
Stepping Exercise

Introduction: Approximately 40% of geriatric population in India experience some form of balance difficulty. It may be due to decreased muscular strength, flexibility, impaired vision and hearing problem. There are many approaches for improving balance such as Tai Chi exercise, stepping exercise, wobble board exercises, strengthening exercises. Tai Chi is a series of slow, smooth and graceful movements for improving neuromuscular function, endurance, joint sense and cognitive function. Stepping exercise is exercise performed using stepper. It improves balance by strengthening muscles, flexibility and range of motion. Objective: To compare the effect of Tai Chi and stepping exercise for improving balance in geriatric population. Method: In the present study, 40 participants of age group 60-80 years with balance problem were taken. Random sampling was done in two group, group A (n=20) and group B (n=20) giving Tai Chi and Stepping exercise respectively. Outcome measured used were BBS, TUG, FES and POMA. Results: In present study, Tai Chi exercise was more effective than Stepping exercise statistically proved with unpaired t test BBS (p=0.0001), TUG(p=0.0001), FES (p=0.0679) and POMA (p=0.0039). When comparison was done within the groups, all outcome measures showed significant values at pre and post intervention, BBS (p=<0.0001 in group A and B), TUG (p=<0.0001 in group A and B), FES (p=<0.0001 in group A and B) and POMA (p=<0.0001 in group A and B), Conclusion: Tai Chi exercise showed more effect than Stepping exercise in geriatric population with balance impairments. Key words: Tai Chi exercise, stepping exercise, geriatric population, Balance Training in Geriatrics, balance impairments.

scholarly journals Falls in Geriatric Populations and Hydrotherapy as an Intervention: A Brief Review

Geriatrics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alana Turner ◽  
Harish Chander ◽  
Adam Knight
Keyword(s):  
Postural Control ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Postural Perturbation ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Effective Training ◽  
Training Need ◽  
Physical Challenges

Falls and fall-related injuries are a serious health concern in geriatric populations, especially with age-related deficits in postural control and during postural control challenging dual-task situations. Balance training has been reported to be beneficial in reducing falls. However, some of these exercises have their inherent physical challenges that prevent the elderly population from performing them effectively. Other concomitant age-related illness in the elderly pose further challenges in performing these exercises. Hence, the topic of finding alternative types of balance training that are effective and are performed in a safer environment is constantly researched. One such alternative is hydrotherapy that focuses on balance and postural perturbation-based exercises in water-based environments such as aquatic swimming pools or in dedicated hydrotherapy pools. Hydrotherapy for geriatric populations has been reported to be beneficial in improving balance, motor and cognitive tasks with improved motivation and positive attitude towards exercises. Additionally, hydrotherapy also has properties of buoyancy, resistance and temperature, which benefit biomechanical and physiological wellness and offers a safe environment to perform balance training. Hydrotherapy balance training need to be scaled and prescribed according to individual needs and can serve as an effective training and rehabilitation protocol in reducing falls in geriatric population.

scholarly journals Blood Flow Restriction Combined with Kinaesthesia, Balance Training for Osteoarthritis Knee: A Rare Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-146
Author(s):  
Tanya Gujral ◽  
Abhishek Lachyan
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Blood Flow Restriction ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Flow Restriction ◽  
Osteoarthritis Knee ◽  
Rare Case Report

Background: Osteoarthritis knee is a prevalent condition and comprises 50% of all musculoskeletal disorders according to WHO. Therefore there is a need to bring about adjunct exercise protocols in the field of rehabilitation to bring faster recovery even in elderly with low loads. Case Presentation: A patient, a 70-year-old female presented with complain of pain in the bilateral knee. Her problem list included crepitus, reduced knee range of motion with decreased strength, swelling, bony tenderness, morning stiffness which was managed by Blood flow restriction training (BFR) along with Kinaesthesia, Balance Training (KB). Until now in the literature, nothing has been found about the combination of these two approaches. Also, the pressure utilized in the past was too high for the geriatric population. Conclusion: The results showed decrease knee pain, improved balance, hypertrophy, and increase range of motion. Keywords: Blood flow restriction, proprioception, osteoarthritis knee, pressure, case report.

The Interaction of Pulmonary Physiology and Swallowing: A Juggling Act for the Physician and Speech-Language Pathologist

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Karen J. Dikeman ◽  
Marta S. Kazandjian ◽  
Elbert Tun ◽  
Panina Niyazova ◽  
Tien-Tsai Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Pulmonary Physiology ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Ventilator Dependence ◽  
Clinical Case Studies ◽  
Single Disease Entity

Abstract Patients who are dependent upon tracheostomy and/or ventilator use present a particular challenge to health-care providers. The interaction of pulmonary physiology and deglutition is complex, as illustrated in the course of patients who are in the weaning process. Speech language pathologists (SLPs) should work closely with their physician colleagues to understand the influence of multiple medical co-morbidities on intervention. In traditional medicine, the clinician's objective is to connect a patient's many symptoms and complaints to a single disease entity. However, in caring for the ventilator dependent geriatric population, a symptom such as dysphagia typically results from the interplay of various, multi-organ symptoms, and conditions. This article strives to demonstrate the “juggling act” that the physician and SLP must balance between the patient's current medical condition, pulmonary dysfunction, and disordered swallowing. Clinical case studies illustrate the benefit of swallowing intervention on quality of life. While the care of patients with tracheostomy and ventilator dependence requires a team approach, with respiratory therapy and nursing vital members, this article emphasizes the roles of the SLP and physician.

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