The Effect of Land and Aquatic Exercise on Balance Scores in Older Adults

Douris, Peter C.; Southard, Veronica; Varga, Celia; Schauss, William; Gennaro, Charles; Reiss, Arthur

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“…(M ± SD) of the differences in elderly men before and after the program of hydrotherapy for static/dynamic balance obtained by means of the Student t test for paired data. Studies that have found increased balance and velocity of gait after hydrotherapy programs have also suggested that there is a reduction in the risk of falls, since balance has a direct relation with these risks (Booth2004;Simmons&Hansen1996; Douris et al 2003). These authors did not use a model with scoring that predicted the risk of falls, but was evaluated indirectly.…”

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Effects of 8 Weeks Water Cure with Aquatic Devices on Static Balance and Velocity of Gait among Elderly Men

Khanjari

Ameri

2015

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ABSTRACT. Background: Aging is a stage of life that increases the risk of physical diseases, some of which are chronic and can affect different dimensions of life's quality. Hydrotherapy is used to treat rheumatic, orthopedic and neurological disorders. It has been the subject of investigations regarding balance and gating recovery in elderly people. Objective: To evaluate the effect 8 weeks water cure program with aquatic devices on static balance and velocity of gait in elderly men. Methods: Fifteen old men were chosen purposely by age mean and Std 58±6.5, length 167.12±7.35 cm, weight 75.64±7.64. We used the Sharpened Romberg test (static balance with eyes open and close) and Timed Up & Go(for evaluating velocity of gait). we used a selected program in water with aquatic devices in 8 weeks. Water exercise session included of three parts warm up, main part of exercise, and cool down. we analyzed the achieved data by a correlated t-test at a meaningful level (p≤0.05). Results: Among the post-test and pre-test Romberg test( p≤013) and the velocity of gait (p≤005) were recovered meaningfully after the program. Conclusions:The results showed that participating in an exercise in water program with aquatic devices on a regular basis can be considered as an effective and reliable method to increase balance, and it can promote quality and velocity of gait among these aged men.

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Effects of 8 Weeks Water Cure with Aquatic Devices on Static Balance and Velocity of Gait among Elderly Men

Khanjari

Ameri

2015

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“…Their results showed no significant difference between the ability of the two groups to complete a 10-m long obstacle-walking test (water exercisers = 6.2 s versus gymnastic exercisers = 6.3 s), contributing to the literature that results from land and water exercise modes may produce roughly equivalent results. In yet another study, Douris and colleagues (Douris et al, 2003) found improvements in balance utilizing the 14-item Berg Balance Scale when comparing participants exercising on land and in water pre and postintervention. No significant differences between water-and land-based exercise groups were reported.…”

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Balance Specific Training in Water and on Land in Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Anderson¹,

Fishback²

2010

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“…Tais resultados corroboram com os dados encontrados por outros autores (10,18,19), em que o equilíbrio apresentou uma melhora significante após a execução do programa de hidroterapia avaliado pela Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg e o teste Timed Up & Go, e pelo estudo de Devereus et al (20), avaliado pelo Step test.…”

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Ai Chi: efeitos do relaxamento aquático no desempenho funcional e qualidade de vida em idosos

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Fisioter Mov. 2010 jul/set;23(3):409-17 ISSN 0103-5150 Fisioter. Mov., Curitiba, v. 23, n. 3, p. 409-417, jul./set. 2010 Licenciado ResumoObjetivo: Este estudo avaliou os efeitos da técnica de relaxamento aquático Ai Chi em um grupo de idosos, em relação ao equilíbrio, qualidade de vida e funcionalidade. Métodos: Foram selecionados 20 idosos de ambos os sexos, com média de idade de 68,95 (± 7,42) anos, que foram submetidas à técnica Ai Chi. Os idosos foram avaliados antes e depois do programa de exercícios, que teve duração de 12 semanas, com sessões de 45 minutos, duas vezes por semana, pelas seguintes escalas: Medida de Independência Funcional (MIF), que avalia a funcionalidade; Escala de Berg, que avalia o equilíbrio; e SF36, que mensura a qualidade de vida. Para o desenvolvimento da pesquisa, utilizamos uma piscina aquecida, numa temperatura de 33-34° C. Resultados: Houve melhora significante no equilíbrio pré e pós aplicação da técnica (p ≤ 0,003), não houve melhora significante em relação às medidas de independência funcional (p ≤ 0,10) e a qualidade de vida (p ≤ 0,38). Conclusão: A técnica de relaxamento aquático Ai Chi proporcionou melhora do equilíbrio, porém não houve mudanças em relação à qualidade de vida e à funcionalidade em idosos independentes.

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The Effect of Land and Aquatic Exercise on Balance Scores in Older Adults

Cited by 67 publications

References 12 publications

Effects of 8 Weeks Water Cure with Aquatic Devices on Static Balance and Velocity of Gait among Elderly Men

Effects of 8 Weeks Water Cure with Aquatic Devices on Static Balance and Velocity of Gait among Elderly Men

Balance Specific Training in Water and on Land in Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Ai Chi: efeitos do relaxamento aquático no desempenho funcional e qualidade de vida em idosos

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