Effects of strength and balance training on the mobility, fear of falling and grip strength of elderly female fallers

Prata, Melina Galleti; Scheicher, Marcos Eduardo

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.11.013

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“…8 Other studies that focused on the outcomes of FOF showed that FOF was associated with several adverse consequences, including restricted mobility and activity, the development of deconditioning, 6,[13][14][15] reduced social interactions, 5 subsequent falls 4,[16][17][18] and a poor quality of life. 5,15,18 Several studies on interventions for FOF, including physical training [19][20][21] and cognitive training, 22 have reported decreasing the FOF in older populations under various conditions. Most previous studies have been cross-sectional studies to evaluate the associated factors and outcomes of FOF.…”

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Fear of falling and mortality among community‐dwelling older adults in the Shih‐Pai study in Taiwan: A longitudinal follow‐up study

Chang

Chen

Chou³

2017

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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Fear of falling and mortality among community‐dwelling older adults in the Shih‐Pai study in Taiwan: A longitudinal follow‐up study

Chang

Chen

Chou³

2017

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…A destructive cycle can occur when they decrease their activity because they fear falling. The reduction in activity level decreases their muscle strength, which not only increases their fear of falling [1], but also lays the foundation to losing their independence. In fact, it has been shown that loss of independence in older adults follows a hierarchical pattern that begins with a loss of mobility, followed by a decreased ability to participate in societal living, and finally losing the ability to fully care for self [48,49].…”

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“…Of particular interest concerning the elderly is whether or not their self-efficacy is affected by their body strength. According to Prata and Scheicher [1] those with a significant fear of falling participate in less activities which further reduces their strength. So, do stronger elderly adults have a higher selfefficacy?…”

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Hand Grip Strength and Older Adults: Is Hand Grip Strength Associated with Self-Efficacy in Older Adults?

Belka¹,

DeBeliso²

2019

JPAR

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Prior research indicates that older adult's grip strength is associated with overall body strength and the ability to perform functional tasks. Likewise, research indicates that those with a fear of falling are less likely to participate in the rigorous physical activities that would strengthen their muscles and reduce their risk of falling [1]. Hence, the purpose of this study was to determine if there was a meaningful relationship between grip strength and self-efficacy with regards to falling in older adults. The participants were male and female adults ≥65 years of age (n = 35). Each completed the FES-I survey to assess their fear of falling. Maximal grip (MG) strength (Kg) was then assessed with the Jamar hand grip dynamometer. MG scores were then converted to Newtons (N), normalized to body mass, and then allometrically scaled to body mass and height. FES-I scores were then compared with Pearson correlation coefficients (r) with the various metrics of MG. Results demonstrated moderate to nearing strong significant negative relationships between FES-I scores and MG metrics ranging from r=-0.36 to-0.44 (p<0.05). Thus, it was concluded that stronger adults have a lower fear of falling than their weaker counterparts. It is postulated that older adults with a lower fear of falling will continue to engage in exercise which in turn will help maintain their strength levels and perpetuate continued exercise. Conversely, older adults with a greater fear of falling (i.e. lower strength levels) will disassociate from exercise, hence leading to even lower strength levels.

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“…Another possibility is to join two modalities of exercises: video games and muscle strengthening, for example. In a study, Prata and Scheicher found improvement in fear of falling and in mobility after 12 weeks of video game and muscle strength training in older women with a history of falls [52].…”

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Postural Imbalance in the Elderly: Main Aspects

Pereira¹,

Scheicher²

2019

Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

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The aging of the population is an unprecedented world phenomenon. Numerous physiological changes occur with aging, and one of the most common situations is postural imbalance and, consequently, the occurrence of falls. Balancing is the process of controlling the body's center of mass with respect to its base of support and depends on the integration of sensory systems (visual, vestibular, and somatosensory) with the central nervous system (CNS). Each system is prone to deterioration with advancing age and is influenced by age-related diseases and use of some types of medications and polypharmacy. As with any good clinical evaluation, a detailed history and a thorough physical examination are essential to evaluate postural balance. The evaluation of balance must be done with tests that are quick and with relatively little equipment and training. The improvement of postural balance can be done in many ways, and exercises are a type of this treatment and can be done with video games or a treadmill, for example.

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Effects of strength and balance training on the mobility, fear of falling and grip strength of elderly female fallers

Cited by 26 publications

References 25 publications

Fear of falling and mortality among community‐dwelling older adults in the Shih‐Pai study in Taiwan: A longitudinal follow‐up study

Fear of falling and mortality among community‐dwelling older adults in the Shih‐Pai study in Taiwan: A longitudinal follow‐up study

Hand Grip Strength and Older Adults: Is Hand Grip Strength Associated with Self-Efficacy in Older Adults?

Postural Imbalance in the Elderly: Main Aspects

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