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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2020.21.9.424

Effects of Otago Exercise Program on Physical Function and Risk of Falling in the Falls Experienced Elderly  

Nam, Seung-Min (Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu University)
Na, Sang-Soo (Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu University)
Lee, Do-Youn (Department of Physical Therapy, Daegu University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.21, no.9, 2020 , pp. 424-431 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Otago exercise program on physical function and risk of falling in elderly who have experienced falls. Thirty-six elderly people who had experienced falls more than once were randomly classified into an experimental group and control group. Each group exercised 30 minutes three times per week for a total of 8 weeks. Measurements were made using Tetrax to assess risk of falls. In addition, to measure physical function, static balance was measured using Biorescue, dynamic balance was measured using TUG, walking ability was measured using 10 MWT, and lower extremity strength was measured using FTSST. A paired t-test was conducted to verify the difference between before and after exercise in each group, and an independent t-test was performed for comparison between the groups. Regarding the experimental and control groups, static balance ability and dynamic balance ability increased significantly after exercise, and risk of falls decreased (p<.05). Lower extremity strength and gait ability increased significantly after exercise only in the experimental group (p<.05). Based on these results, the Otago exercise program is effective in improving physical function and reducing risk of falls in elderly people who have experienced falls.
Keywords
Otago Exercise Program; Falls Experienced Elderly; Risk of Falling; Balance; Gait; Lower Extremity Strength;
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