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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2017.18.2.398

The Effect of Application of a Non-Elastic Fixation Belt on the Balance Ability and Fall Prevention in Elderly Women  

Lee, Jang-Tae (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Konyang University)
Chon, Seung-Chul (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Medical Science, Konyang University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.18, no.2, 2017 , pp. 398-404 More about this Journal
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a non-elastic fixation belt on the balance ability and fall prevention in elderly women. Elderly women experience reduced balance ability and an increased risk of falls due to a weakening of the surrounding sacroiliac joint and pelvic muscles during childbirth and menopause. On the other hand, specific studies are still needed. The subjects were allocated randomly to two groups: control (n=20) and experimental (n=20). The experimental group used a non-elastic fixation belt, whereas the control group had no fixation belt. The balance ability and the fall index were measured in all subjects using a balance measurement device, and the low abdominal muscle thickness was determined in the experimental group using ultrasound imaging for the exact application of the non-elastic fixation belt. The following statistical analysis was performed: an independent t-test for the general characteristics of the subjects, $2{\times}2$ analysis of variance with repeated measures for the balance and fall index score, and a paired t-test for the abdominal muscle thickness. The group ${\times}$ time interaction effect showed significant improvement in the General Stability Index (F1,38=47.24, p=0.001), Fourier Harmony Index (F1,38=88.83, p=0.001), Weight Distribution Index (F1,38=50.21, p=0.001), and Fall Index (F1,38=21.59, p=0.001). The thicknesses of the transverse abdominal (p=0.001) and internal oblique (p=0.001) muscles were increased significantly in the experimental group after using the non-elastic fixation belt. Overall, the application of a non-elastic fixation belt could be effective in improving the balance ability and fall prevention in elderly women.
Keywords
Balance; Elderly; Sacroiliac joint; Stabilization; Ultrasound;
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