Biomedicine

Abstract

Introduction and Aim: Falls in elderly is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are an important class of preventable injuries due to the reduction in the muscle strength and balance among older adults. To determine the effects of resistance exercise combined with balance exercise on the static and dynamic balance among community-dwelling older adults. Materials and Methods: Forty subjects with or without previous history of falls are selected based on the selection criteria and divided into two groups. Group-A subjects received resistance exercise and balance exercises. Group-B subjects received balance exercise alone. Both groups were treated for 3 days a week for 4 weeks. The outcome measures were Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go test (TUG). Results: All the values were tabulated and statically analyzed using paired and unpaired t-test. Conclusion: Resistance exercise combined with balance exercise is effective than balance exercise alone in improving the static and dynamic balance thereby reducing falls among the older adults.