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Comparative effects Of Postural Exercise And Gaze Stability Exercise On Balance And Functional Independence In Elderly

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Jibi Paul1*, Kamreen Fathima.S2

Author:
1BPT Student, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Vellappanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Corresponding Author:
*2Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Vellapanchavadi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, E-Mail- physiojibi@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Background:  With increase age, elderly individuals often experience a decline in balance, leading to functional dependence and an elevated risk of fall. Balance issues are frequently associated with age related changes in the sensory and motor system. Postural exercise is aim to strength and stabilizes the body’s posture.  While gaze stability exercise focus on improving visual tracking and coordination, which are critical for balance. Comparing these two approaches could provide valuable insights into effective interventions for maintaining independence in the elderly. The aim of this study is to compare the efforts of postural exercise and gaze stability exercise on balance and functional independence in elderly individuals. Objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of two distinct intervention postural exercise and gaze stability exercise in improving Balance, reducing falls and enhancing functional independence among elderly individuals.

Methodology:  It is a Quasi-Experimental Comparative study, with sample size of30 [postural exercise 15], [gaze stability exercise 15]. Sampling Method wasRandom sampling [Lottery method] and the study conducted at Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Educational & Research institute for durationof6 Months and the intervention duration was 30 Minutes per session, 4 Days per Week, 12 weeks.

Result:  Group A intervention found more effective over Group B intervention on Y Balance Ant, Post. Medial, Post. Lateral, FIM, Fall Efficacy scale with mean score difference of 10.33, 6.99, 4.28, 28.47, and 21.60 respectively.

Conclusion: Postural exercises are more effective than gaze stability exercises in improving independence, balance, and fall prevention confidence in the elderly.  

Keywords:  Postural exercise, gaze stability exercise, functional independence, balance, elderly, fall aging, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, exercise intervention.

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