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The effect of supervised and home based exercises on balance in elderly subjects: a randomized controlled trial to prevent falls

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Author(s):
Erika Harumi Tanaka [1] ; Paulo Ferreira dos Santos [2] ; Marcela Fernandes Silva [3] ; Priscila Fernanda Figueiredo Borges Botelho [4] ; Patrícia Silva [5] ; Natalia Camargo Rodrigues [6] ; Matheus Machado Gomes [7] ; Renato Moraes [8] ; Daniela Cristina Carvalho de Abreu [9]
Total Authors: 9
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Biomecânica, Medicina e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor - Brasil
[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Biomecânica, Medicina e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor - Brasil
[3] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Biomecânica, Medicina e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor - Brasil
[4] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Biomecânica, Medicina e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor - Brasil
[5] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Biomecânica, Medicina e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor - Brasil
[6] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Biomecânica, Medicina e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor - Brasil
[7] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Educação Física e Esporte de Ribeirão Preto - Brasil
[8] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Educação Física e Esporte de Ribeirão Preto - Brasil
[9] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Biomecânica, Medicina e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 9
Document type: Journal article
Source: Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.; v. 19, n. 3, p. 383-397, 2016-06-00.
Abstract

Abstract Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of a balance training program on the semi-static balance of elderly persons by comparing a supervised group with individual home-based application. Method: A blinded randomized controlled multi-arm trial was conducted. The elderly individuals were randomized into: Supervised Group (SG; n=18); Domiciliary Group (DG; n=20) and Control Group (CG; n=18). The SG and DG participated in twice weekly training sessions for 10 weeks. A posturography evaluation was performed based on velocity, anterior-posterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) medial amplitude variables in firm surface with eyes open (FSEO) and closed (FSEC), tandem stance with eyes open (Tandem EO) and closed (Tandem EC), and single-leg stance (SL) situations. Two-way ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc were used for parametric data, the Friedman and Wilcoxon post-hoc tests were used for intragroup analysis and the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney post-hoc tests were used for intergroup analysis. Results: In intergroup analysis, the DG group showed improvement in body sway in the Tandem EC (velocity and medial amplitude AP) and single-leg stance (medial amplitude ML) situations. The SG showed a decline in the Tandem EO situation in all the variables. In intergroup analysis, the DG showed improvement in the FSEO position (medial amplitude ML), in the Tandem EC position (medial velocity ML), and the single-leg stance position (medial amplitude AP and ML). The SG showed improvement in the FSEO position (medial amplitude ML) and the single-leg stance position (medial amplitude AP), but showed a decline in the FSEO (variable medial velocity AP) and Tandem EO position (medial amplitude AP). Conclusion: The exercises were beneficial for the balance of the elderly individuals, with the DG presenting the best results. REBEC: RBR-3S9M65. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/05666-4 - Influence of supervised and home exercise on postural control in elderly subjects: A randomized controlled trial to prevent falls
Grantee:Erika Harumi Tanaka
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master