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A Novel Exercise Initiative for Seniors to Improve Balance and Physical Function.

Sales, M., Polman, R. C.J., Hill, K.D. and Levinger, P., 2016. A Novel Exercise Initiative for Seniors to Improve Balance and Physical Function. Journal of Aging and Health.

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DOI: 10.1177/0898264316662359

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility, effectiveness, and short-term effects of an exercise intervention using a novel exercise park in improving seniors' balance, physical function, and quality of life. METHOD: Randomized controlled trial with pre- and post-intervention design (baseline and 18-week intervention) was used. Outcome measures included measures of balance, strength, and function, as well as quality of life and fear of falling. MANCOVA was used to assess differences between groups (control and exercise intervention) over time. RESULTS: Intervention group showed significant improvement on single leg stance (p = .02, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [-8.35, -0.549]), knee strength (p < .01, 95% CI = [-29.14, -5.86]), 2-min walk (p = 0.02, 95% CI = [-19.13, -0.859]), and timed sit to stand (p = .03, 95% CI = [-2.26, -0.143]) tests. DISCUSSION: The exercise park program improved physical function and had high adherence and participation rate. Such intervention has been shown to be safe and therefore might enhance participation in exercise programs for older adults.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:0898-2643
Uncontrolled Keywords:balance ; exercise ; exercise adherence ; physical function ; sustained participation
Group:Faculty of Science & Technology
ID Code:24604
Deposited By: Symplectic RT2
Deposited On:26 Aug 2016 14:31
Last Modified:14 Mar 2022 13:58

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