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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2015.16.3.1904

The Effect of the Fall Prevention Exercise Program Focussed on Strengthening of the Lower Extremity Muscles on the Change of Physical Function and Muscle Architecture of the Elderly  

Yang, Ji (Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University)
Lee, Wan-Hee (Department of Physical Therapy, Sahmyook University)
Kang, Ki-Seon (Department of Nursing, Cheju Halla University)
Kim, Hyo-Sil (Department of Health Administration, Cheju Halla University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.16, no.3, 2015 , pp. 1904-1919 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to verify the effect of the fall prevention exercise program (FPEP). From 1st June to 14th July in 2014, 52 subjects above the age of 65 in 2 health clinics of A town, J city were randomly assigned to two groups(exercise 31, control 21). While exercise group performed FPEP twice a week for 6 weeks, control group received education only. The results showed significant difference between the two groups in the TUG of physical function(P=.032). There were no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the fear of falls, falls efficacy of mental functions. The result of ultrasound measurement of lower extremity muscles showed statistically significant differences between groups in the 7 items(RF CSA Contraction RF DIS Resting, TA Thickness Contraction, TA P-angle Contraction, GCM Thickness Resting, GCM Thickness Contraction, GCM P-angle Contraction)(p<.05). In conclusion, the FPEP is very effective in the prevention of falls.
Keywords
ADL; TUG; FRT; BBS; Fall Efficacy; Fear of fall; Sono on lower extremities;
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