| J.R. Tejas Sri1, Ijaj Rahman. R.B2 , Abitha Tabassum3 |
| Corresponding Author: 1MPTStudent, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Email: tejassri0309@gmail.com Co-Authors: 2 MPT Student, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 3Lecturer, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, Velappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Abstract
| Background of the Study: Aging is associated with balance and risk of falls. Balance problems are among the most common reasons that elders seek help from doctors and others. Balance disorder is one of the factors that prompt falls in the elders. Whole body vibration and obstacle training has gained loss of attention in recent years and these are considered as it improves balance and reduces the risk of falls in elders. Objective of the study is to find the effectiveness of whole body vibration and obstacle training in improving balance and reducing risk of falls in elders. Methodology: Total 40 subject of elders fulfilling inclusion criteria were included in the study. The subjects were asked to complete the Berg balance and Timed up and go test. Subjects were selected in a controlled group performing whole body vibration and obstacle training. The subjects received it for 8weeks. After the completion of 8 week of intervention the post-test value was obtained from the subjects using the same questionnaire and the test. Result: On comparing Berg Balance score in terms of balance assessment, the study (whole body vibration and obstacle training) shows highly significant difference between the post-test values when compared with pre-test. On comparing Timed Up and Go Test Score in terms of lower extremity function, mobility and risk of falls, the study (whole body vibration and obstacle training) shows highly significant difference between pre-test and post-test. Conclusion: The present study concluded that 8 weeks duration of whole body vibration and obstacle training was effective in improving balance and reducing the risk of falls in elders. |
Keywords: Balance, Risk of falls, Whole body vibration, Obstacle training
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