Developing balance and coordination in old age
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Coordination and imbalance are frequent problems in old age. These results lead to increased number of falls and fractures. The most common reasons of falls are the decreased muscle strength, movement disorders and the evolving illnesses. Our aim was to examine the changes of balance and coordination by the short period training program. Women and men were examined in Mezőnagymihályi (N=38; Myear=38; 70.7±6.1SD). Participants were randomly divided into two groups. Training group (N=19; Myear=0,3±4.0SD), Control group (N=19; Myear=71.1±7.7SD). Training group did 45 minutes three months long training program three times per week. Pre- and post-measurement were examined by physiotherapy methods. Data were analysed with descriptive statististic and independent t-test with SPSS 24.0 statistic program (p<.05). The muscle strength, the balance, the coordination and the stamina were significantly improved at the end of the training. By the conclusion the health of the elderly in the countryside requires many care and treatment tasks. The presence of the problem could be significantly solve by physiotherapists.
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