Effects of a multimodal exercise program on postural stability of older adults
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 22, Issue 58
Abstract
[b]Aim of the study.[/b] The aim of the experimental study was to investigate the effects of a multimodal exercise program on the postural stability of older adults.[b]Material and methods. [/b]The research sample consisted of 19 elderly women aged 62.6 ± 3.05 years, who showed interest in organized forms of regular exercise. The subjects participated in two 60-minute exercise sessions per week aimed at the development of strength, endurance, and flexibility over 12 months. To measure postural stability, all subjects were asked to perform two 30-second trials using the FiTRO Sway check system with eyes open and eyes closed. To determine the significance of the effects of the multimodal exercise, data were processed using the paired samples t-test and independent samples t-test.[b]Results.[/b] The postural stability improved significantly upon the completion of the multimodal exercise program under conditions with visual control. In a similar test without visual control, there was insignificant decline in the postural stability of the elderly participants. [b]Conclusions.[/b] The exercise program improved the parameters of postural stability measured under condi-tions with visual control. Under conditions of eyes being closed, participation in the exercise program stabilized the level of postural stability.
Authors and Affiliations
Ján Junger, Lenka Tlučáková, Róbert Kandráč, Pavol Čech
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