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Effectiveness of Conventional Balance Training Exercise Versus Swiss Ball Exercise Program on Balance in Geriatric Population - A Randomized Controlled Trial


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Objectives: To study and compare the effectiveness of conventional balance exercise training program and Swiss ball exercise training program on balance function in geriatric population.

Methodology: 30 individuals were recruited and randomized into two groups A and B. 14 days intervention was given in which group A received the conventional core strengthening exercise and group B underwent Swiss ball balance training program. Pre-intervention and post intervention scores of Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and Functional Reach Test (FRT) was measured and data were analyzed using t test.

Results: The pre and post comparison of TUG and FRT showed significant change in balance in both the groups (p< 0.001). Comparison of group A and group B however showed no difference in the outcome measures (p> 0.001).

Conclusion: Both conventional and Swiss ball exercise program were proved to be equally effective in improving balance in geriatrics.


Keywords

Balance, Swiss Ball, Geriatric
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Rainy Bhuyan
Principal and Professor, KLE University's Institute of Physiotherapy, J.N.M.C, Nehrunagar, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Sanjiv Kumar
Principal and Professor, KLE University's Institute of Physiotherapy, J.N.M.C, Nehrunagar, Belgaum, Karnataka, India

Abstract


Objectives: To study and compare the effectiveness of conventional balance exercise training program and Swiss ball exercise training program on balance function in geriatric population.

Methodology: 30 individuals were recruited and randomized into two groups A and B. 14 days intervention was given in which group A received the conventional core strengthening exercise and group B underwent Swiss ball balance training program. Pre-intervention and post intervention scores of Timed Up and Go (TUG) test and Functional Reach Test (FRT) was measured and data were analyzed using t test.

Results: The pre and post comparison of TUG and FRT showed significant change in balance in both the groups (p< 0.001). Comparison of group A and group B however showed no difference in the outcome measures (p> 0.001).

Conclusion: Both conventional and Swiss ball exercise program were proved to be equally effective in improving balance in geriatrics.


Keywords


Balance, Swiss Ball, Geriatric

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