ROLE OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC BALANCE EXERCISES TO IMPROVE BALANCE AMONG GERIATRIC POPULATION TO PREVENT FALLS.
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Keywords
Geriatric, Fall, Static balance, Dynamic balance, Physiotherapy.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The physical act of falling is very common among the geriatric population and one that presents a substantial health problem due to the overwhelming rise in human life expectancy. The study was undertaken to improve balance in the geriatric population by means of static and dynamic balance exercises in order to reduce the risk of falls.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: It was an experimental study. A specified protocol of dynamic and static exercises was implemented on 30 geriatric patients, and balance was assessed at baseline and post-intervention by using the Berg Balance Scale and Dynamic Gait Index.
RESULTS: On applying a paired t-test within a group for the variables Berg balance scale, the calculated t-value showed the significant difference that is the P<0.00. Similarly, on applying the paired t-test within a group for the Dynamic Gait Index, the calculated t-value showed a significant difference. In this present study, it has been found that more is the age, the greater the risk of falls. The results obtained in this study supported the alternate hypothesis. Both static and dynamic balance exercises improved balance as the Berg Balance Scale showed greater value, depicting the improvement in balance and reduction in the fall risk.
CONCLUSION: The present intervention study showed an improvement in the patients with impaired balance when a well-designed exercise regimen was implemented in geriatric patients. This study concluded that the lifestyle of elderly individuals can be improved to a greater extent by means of balance exercises, as the risk of injuries due to impaired balance can be put to control.
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Mandeep Kaur
Registered Physiotherapist, Springbook Health and Wellness, Brampton, Ontario.
Sandeep Kaur
Assistant Professor, Dept of Physiotherapy, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Hargurdas Singh
Assistant Professor, Dept of Internal Medicine, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Prabhjot Kaur Gill
Professor, Department of Genetics, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Amritsar, Punjab, India.