Twelve weeks of BodyBalance® training improved balance and functional task performance in middle-aged and older adults
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Nicholson, Vaughan P., McKean, Mark R. and Burkett, Brendan J.. (2014). Twelve weeks of BodyBalance® training improved balance and functional task performance in middle-aged and older adults. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 9, pp. 1895 - 1904. https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S71769
Authors | Nicholson, Vaughan P., McKean, Mark R. and Burkett, Brendan J. |
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Abstract | Purpose: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of BodyBalance® training on balance, functional task performance, fear of falling, and health-related quality of life in adults aged over 55 years. Participants and methods: A total of 28 healthy, active adults aged 66±5 years completed the randomized controlled trial. Balance, functional task performance, fear of falling, and self-reported quality of life were assessed at baseline and after 12 weeks. Participants either undertook two sessions of BodyBalance per week for 12 weeks (n=15) or continued with their normal activities (n=13). Results: Significant group-by-time interactions were found for the timed up and go (P=0.038), 30-second chair stand (P=0.037), and mediolateral center-of-pressure range in narrow stance with eyes closed (P=0.017). There were no significant effects on fear of falling or self-reported quality of life. Conclusion: Twelve weeks of BodyBalance training is effective at improving certain balance and functional based tasks in healthy older adults. |
Keywords | postural control; yoga; tai chi; center of pressure; exercise |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Clinical Interventions in Aging |
Journal citation | 9, pp. 1895 - 1904 |
Publisher | Dove Medical Press Ltd. |
ISSN | 1176-9092 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S71769 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84938683498 |
Open access | Open access |
Page range | 1895 - 1904 |
Research Group | School of Allied Health |
Publisher's version | |
Additional information | This work is published and licensed by Dove Medical Press Limited. The full terms of this license are available at https://www.dovepress.com/terms.php and incorporate the Creative Commons Attribution - Non Commercial (unported, v3.0) License. |
Place of publication | New Zealand |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89q28/twelve-weeks-of-bodybalance-training-improved-balance-and-functional-task-performance-in-middle-aged-and-older-adults
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