Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly

Objective: To find out the effect of strength training of dorsiflexors of ankle on the balance in elderly. Methods: Healthy elderly were selected and divided into two groups. One group got stretching, mobilization and strength training of ankle dorsiflexors while no exercises were given to the oth...

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Main Authors: Choudhary, Nikhil, Mohd Dar, Shahid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Academy of Geriatrics 2011
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description Objective: To find out the effect of strength training of dorsiflexors of ankle on the balance in elderly. Methods: Healthy elderly were selected and divided into two groups. One group got stretching, mobilization and strength training of ankle dorsiflexors while no exercises were given to the other group. Balance of the two groups were compared by means of functional reach test and performance oriented mobility assessment. Results: A significant improvement in the balance was found in the exercise group. Conclusion: By restoring the normal biomechanics and increased dorsiflexors strength of the ankle, there is improvement in balance in elderly. Keywords: falls, balance, ankle range of motion, elderly. (Journal of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 2011; 7: 150-153
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spelling iium-812092020-08-11T01:05:18Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/81209/ Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly Choudhary, Nikhil Mohd Dar, Shahid R Medicine (General) Objective: To find out the effect of strength training of dorsiflexors of ankle on the balance in elderly. Methods: Healthy elderly were selected and divided into two groups. One group got stretching, mobilization and strength training of ankle dorsiflexors while no exercises were given to the other group. Balance of the two groups were compared by means of functional reach test and performance oriented mobility assessment. Results: A significant improvement in the balance was found in the exercise group. Conclusion: By restoring the normal biomechanics and increased dorsiflexors strength of the ankle, there is improvement in balance in elderly. Keywords: falls, balance, ankle range of motion, elderly. (Journal of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 2011; 7: 150-153 Indian Academy of Geriatrics 2011-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/81209/19/81209_Effect%20of%20joint%20mobilization.pdf Choudhary, Nikhil and Mohd Dar, Shahid (2011) Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly. Journal of The Indian Academy of Geriatrics, 7 (4). pp. 150-153. ISSN 0974-3405 E-ISSN 0974-2484 https://www.jiag.org/index.htm
spellingShingle R Medicine (General)
Choudhary, Nikhil
Mohd Dar, Shahid
Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly
title Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly
title_full Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly
title_fullStr Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly
title_full_unstemmed Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly
title_short Effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly
title_sort effect of joint mobilization, strengthening and stretching programme of ankle on balance in elderly
topic R Medicine (General)
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