The Effects of a 10-Week Group-Based Exercise Program on Lower Extremity Strength, Balance and Functional Mobility in Community- Dwelling Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Community-based rehabilitative exercise programs might be an effective means to improve functional outcomes for hip-fracture patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a community exercise program (CEP) for older adults recovering from hip fracture. Twenty-five older adults (mean age 80.0 ± 6.0 years; 24 women; 71 ± 23 days post–hip fracture) participated in this pilot study (17 exercise, 8 control). The CEP involved functional stepping and lower extremity–strengthening exercises. Control participants received only standard outpatient therapy. Measures of functional mobility, balance confidence, falls efficacy, lower extremity strength, and daily physical activity were evaluated at baseline and at 16 weeks. Improvements for self-reported physical activity, mobility, balance, and knee-extensor strength were observed for the CEP group. This study demonstrated that a CEP is beneficial for community-dwelling older adults post–hip fracture.

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Virtual Reality Training With Three-Dimensional Video Games Improves Postural Balance and Lower Extremity Strength in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2015-0271 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 621-627 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Yongwoo Lee ◽

Wonjae Choi ◽

Kyeongjin Lee ◽

Changho Song ◽

Seungwon Lee

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Virtual Reality ◽

Lower Extremity ◽

Postural Balance ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Virtual Reality Training ◽

Lower Extremity Strength ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽

Experimental Group

Avatar-based three-dimensional technology is a new approach to improve physical function in older adults. The aim of this study was to use three-dimensional video gaming technology in virtual reality training to improve postural balance and lower extremity strength in a population of community-dwelling older adults. The experimental group participated in the virtual reality training program for 60 min, twice a week, for 6 weeks. Both experimental and control groups were given three times for falls prevention education at the first, third, and fifth weeks. The experimental group showed significant improvements not only in static and dynamic postural balance but also lower extremity strength (p < .05). Furthermore, the experimental group was improved to overall parameters compared with the control group (p < .05). Therefore, three-dimensional video gaming technology might be beneficial for improving postural balance and lower extremity strength in community-dwelling older adults.

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Home-Based Exercise Program Improves Balance and Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study

Journal of Alzheimer s Disease ◽

10.3233/jad-170120 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 59 (2) ◽

pp. 565-574 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Kalpana P. Padala ◽

Prasad R. Padala ◽

Shelly Y. Lensing ◽

Richard A. Dennis ◽

Melinda M. Bopp ◽

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Keyword(s):

Alzheimer’S Disease ◽

Older Adults ◽

Alzheimer's Disease ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Fear Of Falling ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Home Based ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Feasibility, Usability and Enjoyment of a Home-based, Multi-component Exercise Program for Musculoskeletal Health Delivered via a Tablet Computer Exercise App for Community-dwelling Older Adults: An 8-week Prospective Pilot Study (Preprint)

JMIR mhealth and uhealth ◽

10.2196/21094 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Robin Michael Daly ◽

Jenny Gianoudis ◽

Travis Hall ◽

Niamh Mundell ◽

Ralph Maddison

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Tablet Computer ◽

Musculoskeletal Health ◽

Prospective Pilot Study ◽

Home Based ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Thai dance exercises benefited functional mobility and fall rates among community-dwelling older individuals

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal ◽

10.1142/s1013702520500031 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 40 (01) ◽

pp. 19-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chonticha Kaewjoho ◽

Lugkana Mato ◽

Thiwabhorn Thaweewannakij ◽

Saowanee Nakmareong ◽

Supaporn Phadungkit ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Functional Mobility ◽

Older Individuals ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Fall Rates ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

Background: With dramatic increase in the number of older individuals, special efforts have been made to promote the levels of independence and reduce fall rates among these individuals. Objective: To investigate the effects of Thai dance exercises over 6 weeks on functional mobility and fall rates in community-dwelling older individuals. Methods: Sixty-one community-dwelling older adults were interviewed and assessed for their demographics and fall data during 6 months prior to participation in the study. Then they completed the quasi-experimental Thai dance exercise program for 50 minutes[Formula: see text]day, 3 days[Formula: see text]week over 6 weeks. Their functional mobility relating to levels of independence and safety were assessed prior to training, at 3-week and 6-week training. After completing the program at 6 weeks, participants were prospectively monitored for fall data over 6 months. Results: Participants improved their functional mobility significantly after 3- and 6-week training [Formula: see text]. The number of faller individuals obviously decreased from 35% [Formula: see text] prior to training to only 8% [Formula: see text] after training [Formula: see text]. Conclusion: The current findings further extend benefits of Thai dance as an alternative musical exercise program to promote levels of independence and safety among community-dwelling older adults.

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